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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.40, 1,164.80 and 659.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774.40, 1,164.80 and 659.20 is: 991.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774.40 : 1,164.80 = 659.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774.40/1,164.80 = 659.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774.40x = 1,164.80 × 659.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774.40x = 767,836.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 767,836.16/774.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 991.52

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