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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771.25, 1,063.72 and 682.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771.25, 1,063.72 and 682.82 is: 941.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771.25 : 1,063.72 = 682.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771.25/1,063.72 = 682.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771.25x = 1,063.72 × 682.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771.25x = 726,332.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 726,332.80/771.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 941.76

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