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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 779.26, 1,075.98 and 687.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 779.26, 1,075.98 and 687.10 is: 948.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    779.26 : 1,075.98 = 687.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    779.26/1,075.98 = 687.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    779.26x = 1,075.98 × 687.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    779.26x = 739,305.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 739,305.86/779.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 948.73

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