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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.83, 1,165.14 and 651.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.83, 1,165.14 and 651.96 is: 982.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.83 : 1,165.14 = 651.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.83/1,165.14 = 651.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.83x = 1,165.14 × 651.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.83x = 759,624.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 759,624.67/772.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 982.91

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