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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776.01, 1,070.42 and 682.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 776.01, 1,070.42 and 682.76 is: 941.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776.01 : 1,070.42 = 682.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776.01/1,070.42 = 682.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776.01x = 1,070.42 × 682.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776.01x = 730,839.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 730,839.22/776.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 941.79

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