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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776.60, 1,162.82 and 653.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 776.60, 1,162.82 and 653.58 is: 978.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776.60 : 1,162.82 = 653.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776.60/1,162.82 = 653.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776.60x = 1,162.82 × 653.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776.60x = 759,997.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 759,997.53/776.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 978.63

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