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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 779.52, 1,072.52 and 681.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 779.52, 1,072.52 and 681.52 is: 937.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    779.52 : 1,072.52 = 681.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    779.52/1,072.52 = 681.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    779.52x = 1,072.52 × 681.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    779.52x = 730,943.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 730,943.83/779.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 937.68

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