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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773.36, 1,157.30 and 682.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773.36, 1,157.30 and 682.24 is: 1,020.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773.36 : 1,157.30 = 682.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773.36/1,157.30 = 682.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773.36x = 1,157.30 × 682.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773.36x = 789,556.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 789,556.35/773.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,020.94

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