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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768.42, 1,063.19 and 670.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768.42, 1,063.19 and 670.36 is: 927.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768.42 : 1,063.19 = 670.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768.42/1,063.19 = 670.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768.42x = 1,063.19 × 670.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768.42x = 712,720.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 712,720.05/768.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 927.51

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