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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777.01, 1,071.21 and 658.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777.01, 1,071.21 and 658.51 is: 907.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777.01 : 1,071.21 = 658.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777.01/1,071.21 = 658.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777.01x = 1,071.21 × 658.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777.01x = 705,402.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 705,402.50/777.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 907.84

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