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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.12, 1,062.98 and 668.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.12, 1,062.98 and 668.54 is: 920.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.12 : 1,062.98 = 668.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.12/1,062.98 = 668.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.12x = 1,062.98 × 668.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.12x = 710,644.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 710,644.65/772.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 920.38

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