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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771.91, 1,065.40 and 683.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771.91, 1,065.40 and 683.98 is: 944.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771.91 : 1,065.40 = 683.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771.91/1,065.40 = 683.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771.91x = 1,065.40 × 683.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771.91x = 728,707.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 728,707.92/771.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 944.04

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