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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.54, 1,161.15 and 652.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.54, 1,161.15 and 652.42 is: 976.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.54 : 1,161.15 = 652.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.54/1,161.15 = 652.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.54x = 1,161.15 × 652.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.54x = 757,557.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 757,557.48/775.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 976.81

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