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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773.22, 1,160.87 and 658.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773.22, 1,160.87 and 658.41 is: 988.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773.22 : 1,160.87 = 658.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773.22/1,160.87 = 658.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773.22x = 1,160.87 × 658.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773.22x = 764,325.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 764,325.12/773.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 988.50

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