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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778.44, 1,075.56 and 680.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778.44, 1,075.56 and 680.04 is: 939.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778.44 : 1,075.56 = 680.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778.44/1,075.56 = 680.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778.44x = 1,075.56 × 680.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778.44x = 731,423.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 731,423.82/778.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 939.60

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