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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771.16, 1,156.68 and 681.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771.16, 1,156.68 and 681.16 is: 1,021.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771.16 : 1,156.68 = 681.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771.16/1,156.68 = 681.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771.16x = 1,156.68 × 681.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771.16x = 787,884.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 787,884.15/771.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,021.69

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