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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771.24, 1,152.33 and 677.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771.24, 1,152.33 and 677.46 is: 1,012.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771.24 : 1,152.33 = 677.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771.24/1,152.33 = 677.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771.24x = 1,152.33 × 677.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771.24x = 780,657.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 780,657.48/771.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,012.21

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