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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.24, 1,157.25 and 677.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.24, 1,157.25 and 677.08 is: 1,021.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.24 : 1,157.25 = 677.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.24/1,157.25 = 677.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.24x = 1,157.25 × 677.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.24x = 783,550.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 783,550.83/767.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,021.26

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