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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.72, 1,160.01 and 651.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774.72, 1,160.01 and 651.70 is: 975.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774.72 : 1,160.01 = 651.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774.72/1,160.01 = 651.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774.72x = 1,160.01 × 651.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774.72x = 755,979.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 755,979.97/774.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 975.81

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