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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773.76, 1,158.12 and 663.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773.76, 1,158.12 and 663.60 is: 993.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773.76 : 1,158.12 = 663.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773.76/1,158.12 = 663.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773.76x = 1,158.12 × 663.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773.76x = 768,528.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 768,528.43/773.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 993.24

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