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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773.86, 1,158.05 and 682.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773.86, 1,158.05 and 682.73 is: 1,021.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773.86 : 1,158.05 = 682.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773.86/1,158.05 = 682.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773.86x = 1,158.05 × 682.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773.86x = 790,635.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 790,635.48/773.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,021.68

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