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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.62, 1,161.36 and 652.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.62, 1,161.36 and 652.61 is: 977.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.62 : 1,161.36 = 652.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.62/1,161.36 = 652.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.62x = 1,161.36 × 652.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.62x = 757,909.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 757,909.34/775.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 977.16

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