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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773.55, 1,161.95 and 652.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773.55, 1,161.95 and 652.05 is: 979.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773.55 : 1,161.95 = 652.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773.55/1,161.95 = 652.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773.55x = 1,161.95 × 652.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773.55x = 757,646.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 757,646.24/773.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 979.44

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