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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.52, 1,158.80 and 691.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.52, 1,158.80 and 691.72 is: 1,037.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.52 : 1,158.80 = 691.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.52/1,158.80 = 691.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.52x = 1,158.80 × 691.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.52x = 801,565.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 801,565.14/772.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,037.60

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