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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.62, 1,059.62 and 680.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.62, 1,059.62 and 680.96 is: 937.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.62 : 1,059.62 = 680.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.62/1,059.62 = 680.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.62x = 1,059.62 × 680.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.62x = 721,558.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 721,558.84/769.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 937.55

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