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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.56, 1,156.80 and 650.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.56, 1,156.80 and 650.52 is: 974.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.56 : 1,156.80 = 650.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.56/1,156.80 = 650.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.56x = 1,156.80 × 650.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.56x = 752,521.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 752,521.54/772.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 974.06

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