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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768.82, 1,149.80 and 682.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768.82, 1,149.80 and 682.70 is: 1,021.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768.82 : 1,149.80 = 682.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768.82/1,149.80 = 682.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768.82x = 1,149.80 × 682.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768.82x = 784,968.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 784,968.46/768.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,021.00

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