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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.83, 1,065.26 and 678.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.83, 1,065.26 and 678.06 is: 934.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.83 : 1,065.26 = 678.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.83/1,065.26 = 678.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.83x = 1,065.26 × 678.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.83x = 722,310.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 722,310.20/772.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 934.63

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