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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776.66, 1,071.13 and 658.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 776.66, 1,071.13 and 658.94 is: 908.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776.66 : 1,071.13 = 658.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776.66/1,071.13 = 658.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776.66x = 1,071.13 × 658.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776.66x = 705,810.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 705,810.40/776.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 908.78

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