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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 781.75, 1,177.24 and 680.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 781.75, 1,177.24 and 680.26 is: 1,024.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    781.75 : 1,177.24 = 680.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    781.75/1,177.24 = 680.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    781.75x = 1,177.24 × 680.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    781.75x = 800,826.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 800,826.72/781.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,024.40

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