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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.68, 1,159.62 and 663.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.68, 1,159.62 and 663.33 is: 995.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.68 : 1,159.62 = 663.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.68/1,159.62 = 663.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.68x = 1,159.62 × 663.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.68x = 769,210.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 769,210.73/772.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 995.51

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