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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.98, 1,064.44 and 655.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.98, 1,064.44 and 655.13 is: 902.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.98 : 1,064.44 = 655.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.98/1,064.44 = 655.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.98x = 1,064.44 × 655.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.98x = 697,339.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 697,339.62/772.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 902.14

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