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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.52, 1,156.12 and 649.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.52, 1,156.12 and 649.24 is: 971.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.52 : 1,156.12 = 649.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.52/1,156.12 = 649.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.52x = 1,156.12 × 649.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.52x = 750,601.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 750,601.74/772.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 971.63

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