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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776.52, 1,068.38 and 678.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 776.52, 1,068.38 and 678.52 is: 933.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776.52 : 1,068.38 = 678.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776.52/1,068.38 = 678.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776.52x = 1,068.38 × 678.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776.52x = 724,917.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 724,917.20/776.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 933.55

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