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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776.07, 1,159.22 and 659.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 776.07, 1,159.22 and 659.97 is: 985.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776.07 : 1,159.22 = 659.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776.07/1,159.22 = 659.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776.07x = 1,159.22 × 659.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776.07x = 765,052.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 765,052.07/776.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 985.80

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