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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.98, 1,070.21 and 682.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.98, 1,070.21 and 682.53 is: 941.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.98 : 1,070.21 = 682.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.98/1,070.21 = 682.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.98x = 1,070.21 × 682.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.98x = 730,448.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 730,448.12/775.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 941.32

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