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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777.52, 1,069.77 and 679.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777.52, 1,069.77 and 679.51 is: 934.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777.52 : 1,069.77 = 679.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777.52/1,069.77 = 679.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777.52x = 1,069.77 × 679.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777.52x = 726,919.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 726,919.41/777.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 934.92

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