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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768.66, 1,147.40 and 671.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768.66, 1,147.40 and 671.46 is: 1,002.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768.66 : 1,147.40 = 671.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768.66/1,147.40 = 671.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768.66x = 1,147.40 × 671.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768.66x = 770,433.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 770,433.20/768.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,002.31

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