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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.02, 1,162.80 and 668.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.02, 1,162.80 and 668.10 is: 1,002.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.02 : 1,162.80 = 668.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.02/1,162.80 = 668.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.02x = 1,162.80 × 668.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.02x = 776,866.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 776,866.68/775.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,002.38

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