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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.56, 1,160.04 and 686.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.56, 1,160.04 and 686.16 is: 1,030.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.56 : 1,160.04 = 686.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.56/1,160.04 = 686.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.56x = 1,160.04 × 686.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.56x = 795,973.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795,973.05/772.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,030.31

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