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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.20, 1,163.57 and 687.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.20, 1,163.57 and 687.92 is: 1,032.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.20 : 1,163.57 = 687.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.20/1,163.57 = 687.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.20x = 1,163.57 × 687.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.20x = 800,443.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 800,443.07/775.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,032.56

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