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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.66, 1,056.96 and 673.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.66, 1,056.96 and 673.83 is: 927.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.66 : 1,056.96 = 673.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.66/1,056.96 = 673.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.66x = 1,056.96 × 673.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.66x = 712,211.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 712,211.36/767.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 927.78

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