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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.12, 1,064.93 and 683.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.12, 1,064.93 and 683.70 is: 942.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.12 : 1,064.93 = 683.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.12/1,064.93 = 683.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.12x = 1,064.93 × 683.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.12x = 728,092.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 728,092.64/772.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 942.98

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