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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771.86, 1,155.05 and 680.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771.86, 1,155.05 and 680.73 is: 1,018.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771.86 : 1,155.05 = 680.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771.86/1,155.05 = 680.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771.86x = 1,155.05 × 680.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771.86x = 786,281.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 786,281.78/771.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,018.69

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