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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 779.46, 1,171.84 and 683.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 779.46, 1,171.84 and 683.88 is: 1,028.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    779.46 : 1,171.84 = 683.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    779.46/1,171.84 = 683.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    779.46x = 1,171.84 × 683.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    779.46x = 801,397.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 801,397.94/779.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,028.15

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