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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776.16, 1,164.60 and 688.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 776.16, 1,164.60 and 688.32 is: 1,032.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776.16 : 1,164.60 = 688.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776.16/1,164.60 = 688.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776.16x = 1,164.60 × 688.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776.16x = 801,617.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 801,617.47/776.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,032.80

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