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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.65, 1,158.98 and 663.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.65, 1,158.98 and 663.30 is: 994.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.65 : 1,158.98 = 663.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.65/1,158.98 = 663.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.65x = 1,158.98 × 663.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.65x = 768,748.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 768,748.12/772.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 994.95

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