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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.46, 1,160.61 and 659.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774.46, 1,160.61 and 659.98 is: 989.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774.46 : 1,160.61 = 659.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774.46/1,160.61 = 659.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774.46x = 1,160.61 × 659.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774.46x = 765,979.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 765,979.39/774.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 989.05

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