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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.12, 1,158.18 and 678.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.12, 1,158.18 and 678.16 is: 1,017.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.12 : 1,158.18 = 678.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.12/1,158.18 = 678.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.12x = 1,158.18 × 678.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.12x = 785,431.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 785,431.35/772.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,017.24

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