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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.56, 1,152.54 and 681.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.56, 1,152.54 and 681.16 is: 1,022.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.56 : 1,152.54 = 681.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.56/1,152.54 = 681.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.56x = 1,152.54 × 681.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.56x = 785,064.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 785,064.15/767.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,022.80

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