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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768.74, 1,150.65 and 670.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768.74, 1,150.65 and 670.95 is: 1,004.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768.74 : 1,150.65 = 670.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768.74/1,150.65 = 670.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768.74x = 1,150.65 × 670.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768.74x = 772,028.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 772,028.62/768.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,004.28

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