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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.68, 1,063.62 and 672.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.68, 1,063.62 and 672.48 is: 929.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.68 : 1,063.62 = 672.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.68/1,063.62 = 672.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.68x = 1,063.62 × 672.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.68x = 715,263.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 715,263.18/769.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 929.30

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