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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.64, 1,159.01 and 650.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.64, 1,159.01 and 650.73 is: 976.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.64 : 1,159.01 = 650.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.64/1,159.01 = 650.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.64x = 1,159.01 × 650.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.64x = 754,206.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 754,206.11/772.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 976.14

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