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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773.12, 1,159.68 and 679.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773.12, 1,159.68 and 679.16 is: 1,018.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773.12 : 1,159.68 = 679.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773.12/1,159.68 = 679.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773.12x = 1,159.68 × 679.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773.12x = 787,608.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 787,608.27/773.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,018.74

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