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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776.64, 1,166.88 and 684.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 776.64, 1,166.88 and 684.48 is: 1,028.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776.64 : 1,166.88 = 684.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776.64/1,166.88 = 684.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776.64x = 1,166.88 × 684.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776.64x = 798,706.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 798,706.02/776.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,028.41

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