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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776.28, 1,162.80 and 685.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 776.28, 1,162.80 and 685.20 is: 1,026.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776.28 : 1,162.80 = 685.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776.28/1,162.80 = 685.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776.28x = 1,162.80 × 685.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776.28x = 796,750.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 796,750.56/776.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,026.37

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