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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.02, 1,149.51 and 680.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.02, 1,149.51 and 680.16 is: 1,019.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.02 : 1,149.51 = 680.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.02/1,149.51 = 680.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.02x = 1,149.51 × 680.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.02x = 781,850.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 781,850.72/767.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,019.34

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