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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771.32, 1,062.86 and 682.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771.32, 1,062.86 and 682.11 is: 939.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771.32 : 1,062.86 = 682.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771.32/1,062.86 = 682.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771.32x = 1,062.86 × 682.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771.32x = 724,989.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 724,989.14/771.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 939.94

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