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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768.36, 1,151.10 and 681.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768.36, 1,151.10 and 681.96 is: 1,021.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768.36 : 1,151.10 = 681.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768.36/1,151.10 = 681.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768.36x = 1,151.10 × 681.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768.36x = 785,004.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 785,004.16/768.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,021.66

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