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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.20, 1,159.07 and 684.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.20, 1,159.07 and 684.92 is: 1,028.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.20 : 1,159.07 = 684.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.20/1,159.07 = 684.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.20x = 1,159.07 × 684.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.20x = 793,869.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 793,869.04/772.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,028.07

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