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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.88, 1,158.55 and 660.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774.88, 1,158.55 and 660.67 is: 987.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774.88 : 1,158.55 = 660.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774.88/1,158.55 = 660.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774.88x = 1,158.55 × 660.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774.88x = 765,419.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 765,419.23/774.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 987.79

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