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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.40, 1,158.60 and 687.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.40, 1,158.60 and 687.35 is: 1,031.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.40 : 1,158.60 = 687.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.40/1,158.60 = 687.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.40x = 1,158.60 × 687.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.40x = 796,363.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 796,363.71/772.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,031.03

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