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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.93, 1,152.50 and 687.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.93, 1,152.50 and 687.07 is: 1,024.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.93 : 1,152.50 = 687.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.93/1,152.50 = 687.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.93x = 1,152.50 × 687.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.93x = 791,848.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 791,848.18/772.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,024.48

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