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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778.47, 1,071.63 and 680.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778.47, 1,071.63 and 680.10 is: 936.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778.47 : 1,071.63 = 680.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778.47/1,071.63 = 680.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778.47x = 1,071.63 × 680.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778.47x = 728,815.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 728,815.56/778.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 936.22

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