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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.60, 1,161.32 and 652.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.60, 1,161.32 and 652.58 is: 977.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.60 : 1,161.32 = 652.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.60/1,161.32 = 652.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.60x = 1,161.32 × 652.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.60x = 757,848.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 757,848.40/775.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 977.12

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