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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773.24, 1,152.97 and 687.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773.24, 1,152.97 and 687.38 is: 1,024.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773.24 : 1,152.97 = 687.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773.24/1,152.97 = 687.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773.24x = 1,152.97 × 687.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773.24x = 792,529.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 792,529.68/773.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,024.94

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