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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.62, 1,162.22 and 659.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.62, 1,162.22 and 659.59 is: 988.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.62 : 1,162.22 = 659.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.62/1,162.22 = 659.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.62x = 1,162.22 × 659.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.62x = 766,589.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 766,589.32/775.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 988.35

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