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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766.22, 1,143.04 and 684.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766.22, 1,143.04 and 684.24 is: 1,020.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766.22 : 1,143.04 = 684.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766.22/1,143.04 = 684.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766.22x = 1,143.04 × 684.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766.22x = 782,113.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 782,113.69/766.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,020.74

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