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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.20, 1,160.10 and 651.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774.20, 1,160.10 and 651.80 is: 976.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774.20 : 1,160.10 = 651.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774.20/1,160.10 = 651.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774.20x = 1,160.10 × 651.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774.20x = 756,153.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 756,153.18/774.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 976.69

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