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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777.06, 1,069.62 and 651.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777.06, 1,069.62 and 651.34 is: 896.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777.06 : 1,069.62 = 651.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777.06/1,069.62 = 651.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777.06x = 1,069.62 × 651.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777.06x = 696,686.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 696,686.29/777.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 896.57

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