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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771.96, 1,155.66 and 675.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771.96, 1,155.66 and 675.96 is: 1,011.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771.96 : 1,155.66 = 675.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771.96/1,155.66 = 675.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771.96x = 1,155.66 × 675.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771.96x = 781,179.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 781,179.93/771.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,011.94

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