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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776.64, 1,163.68 and 689.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 776.64, 1,163.68 and 689.76 is: 1,033.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776.64 : 1,163.68 = 689.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776.64/1,163.68 = 689.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776.64x = 1,163.68 × 689.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776.64x = 802,659.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 802,659.92/776.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,033.50

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