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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.98, 1,070.28 and 652.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.98, 1,070.28 and 652.32 is: 899.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.98 : 1,070.28 = 652.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.98/1,070.28 = 652.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.98x = 1,070.28 × 652.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.98x = 698,165.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 698,165.05/775.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 899.72

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