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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773.64, 1,157.72 and 682.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773.64, 1,157.72 and 682.51 is: 1,021.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773.64 : 1,157.72 = 682.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773.64/1,157.72 = 682.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773.64x = 1,157.72 × 682.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773.64x = 790,155.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 790,155.48/773.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,021.35

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