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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.23, 1,055.63 and 671.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.23, 1,055.63 and 671.29 is: 927.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.23 : 1,055.63 = 671.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.23/1,055.63 = 671.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.23x = 1,055.63 × 671.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.23x = 708,633.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 708,633.86/764.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 927.25

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