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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771.69, 1,156.46 and 668.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771.69, 1,156.46 and 668.72 is: 1,002.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771.69 : 1,156.46 = 668.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771.69/1,156.46 = 668.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771.69x = 1,156.46 × 668.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771.69x = 773,338.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 773,338.81/771.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,002.14

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