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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.64, 1,159.22 and 683.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774.64, 1,159.22 and 683.51 is: 1,022.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774.64 : 1,159.22 = 683.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774.64/1,159.22 = 683.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774.64x = 1,159.22 × 683.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774.64x = 792,338.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 792,338.46/774.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,022.85

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