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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773.70, 1,159.35 and 651.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773.70, 1,159.35 and 651.30 is: 975.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773.70 : 1,159.35 = 651.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773.70/1,159.35 = 651.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773.70x = 1,159.35 × 651.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773.70x = 755,084.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 755,084.66/773.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 975.94

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