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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.90, 1,068.29 and 657.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.90, 1,068.29 and 657.62 is: 905.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.90 : 1,068.29 = 657.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.90/1,068.29 = 657.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.90x = 1,068.29 × 657.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.90x = 702,526.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 702,526.71/775.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 905.43

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