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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773.76, 1,066.71 and 655.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773.76, 1,066.71 and 655.27 is: 903.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773.76 : 1,066.71 = 655.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773.76/1,066.71 = 655.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773.76x = 1,066.71 × 655.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773.76x = 698,982.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 698,982.85/773.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 903.35

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