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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773.99, 1,162.05 and 659.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773.99, 1,162.05 and 659.17 is: 989.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773.99 : 1,162.05 = 659.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773.99/1,162.05 = 659.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773.99x = 1,162.05 × 659.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773.99x = 765,987.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 765,987.48/773.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 989.66

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