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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771.42, 1,063.16 and 681.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771.42, 1,063.16 and 681.82 is: 939.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771.42 : 1,063.16 = 681.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771.42/1,063.16 = 681.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771.42x = 1,063.16 × 681.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771.42x = 724,880.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 724,880.24/771.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 939.67

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