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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776.31, 1,162.39 and 653.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 776.31, 1,162.39 and 653.29 is: 978.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776.31 : 1,162.39 = 653.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776.31/1,162.39 = 653.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776.31x = 1,162.39 × 653.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776.31x = 759,377.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 759,377.58/776.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 978.19

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