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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776.20, 1,165.07 and 688.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 776.20, 1,165.07 and 688.92 is: 1,034.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776.20 : 1,165.07 = 688.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776.20/1,165.07 = 688.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776.20x = 1,165.07 × 688.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776.20x = 802,640.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 802,640.02/776.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,034.06

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