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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777.63, 1,072.80 and 659.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777.63, 1,072.80 and 659.10 is: 909.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777.63 : 1,072.80 = 659.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777.63/1,072.80 = 659.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777.63x = 1,072.80 × 659.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777.63x = 707,082.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 707,082.48/777.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 909.28

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