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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.28, 1,066.51 and 680.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.28, 1,066.51 and 680.34 is: 935.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.28 : 1,066.51 = 680.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.28/1,066.51 = 680.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.28x = 1,066.51 × 680.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.28x = 725,586.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,586.26/775.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 935.91

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