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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776.39, 1,071.63 and 688.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 776.39, 1,071.63 and 688.50 is: 950.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776.39 : 1,071.63 = 688.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776.39/1,071.63 = 688.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776.39x = 1,071.63 × 688.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776.39x = 737,817.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 737,817.26/776.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 950.32

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