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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766.56, 1,151.04 and 680.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766.56, 1,151.04 and 680.16 is: 1,021.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766.56 : 1,151.04 = 680.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766.56/1,151.04 = 680.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766.56x = 1,151.04 × 680.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766.56x = 782,891.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 782,891.37/766.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,021.30

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