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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.10, 1,163.26 and 683.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.10, 1,163.26 and 683.98 is: 1,026.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.10 : 1,163.26 = 683.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.10/1,163.26 = 683.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.10x = 1,163.26 × 683.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.10x = 795,646.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795,646.57/775.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,026.51

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