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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.16, 1,153.68 and 679.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.16, 1,153.68 and 679.16 is: 1,018.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.16 : 1,153.68 = 679.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.16/1,153.68 = 679.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.16x = 1,153.68 × 679.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.16x = 783,533.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 783,533.31/769.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,018.69

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