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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778.92, 1,076.25 and 680.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778.92, 1,076.25 and 680.52 is: 940.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778.92 : 1,076.25 = 680.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778.92/1,076.25 = 680.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778.92x = 1,076.25 × 680.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778.92x = 732,409.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 732,409.65/778.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 940.29

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