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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 779.92, 1,077.63 and 681.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 779.92, 1,077.63 and 681.52 is: 941.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    779.92 : 1,077.63 = 681.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    779.92/1,077.63 = 681.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    779.92x = 1,077.63 × 681.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    779.92x = 734,426.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 734,426.40/779.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 941.67

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