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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.62, 1,162.26 and 688.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.62, 1,162.26 and 688.68 is: 1,031.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.62 : 1,162.26 = 688.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.62/1,162.26 = 688.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.62x = 1,162.26 × 688.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.62x = 800,425.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 800,425.22/775.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,031.98

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