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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771.64, 1,154.72 and 680.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771.64, 1,154.72 and 680.51 is: 1,018.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771.64 : 1,154.72 = 680.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771.64/1,154.72 = 680.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771.64x = 1,154.72 × 680.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771.64x = 785,805.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 785,805.39/771.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,018.36

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