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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.10, 1,160.62 and 651.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.10, 1,160.62 and 651.40 is: 975.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.10 : 1,160.62 = 651.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.10/1,160.62 = 651.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.10x = 1,160.62 × 651.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.10x = 756,023.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 756,023.34/775.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 975.38

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