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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777.26, 1,069.16 and 682.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777.26, 1,069.16 and 682.27 is: 938.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777.26 : 1,069.16 = 682.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777.26/1,069.16 = 682.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777.26x = 1,069.16 × 682.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777.26x = 729,455.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 729,455.79/777.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 938.50

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