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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.10, 1,058.76 and 680.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.10, 1,058.76 and 680.30 is: 936.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.10 : 1,058.76 = 680.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.10/1,058.76 = 680.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.10x = 1,058.76 × 680.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.10x = 720,274.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 720,274.43/769.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 936.52

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