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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 779.47, 1,073.01 and 681.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 779.47, 1,073.01 and 681.10 is: 937.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    779.47 : 1,073.01 = 681.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    779.47/1,073.01 = 681.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    779.47x = 1,073.01 × 681.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    779.47x = 730,827.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 730,827.11/779.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 937.59

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