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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.72, 1,064.82 and 677.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.72, 1,064.82 and 677.80 is: 937.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.72 : 1,064.82 = 677.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.72/1,064.82 = 677.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.72x = 1,064.82 × 677.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.72x = 721,735.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 721,735.00/769.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 937.66

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