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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771.12, 1,063.55 and 682.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771.12, 1,063.55 and 682.70 is: 941.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771.12 : 1,063.55 = 682.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771.12/1,063.55 = 682.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771.12x = 1,063.55 × 682.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771.12x = 726,081.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 726,081.22/771.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 941.59

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