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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.19, 1,060.88 and 680.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.19, 1,060.88 and 680.76 is: 938.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.19 : 1,060.88 = 680.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.19/1,060.88 = 680.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.19x = 1,060.88 × 680.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.19x = 722,201.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 722,201.27/769.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 938.92

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