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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776.88, 1,160.12 and 679.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 776.88, 1,160.12 and 679.68 is: 1,014.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776.88 : 1,160.12 = 679.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776.88/1,160.12 = 679.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776.88x = 1,160.12 × 679.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776.88x = 788,506.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 788,506.96/776.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,014.97

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