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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.85, 1,059.72 and 671.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.85, 1,059.72 and 671.44 is: 924.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.85 : 1,059.72 = 671.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.85/1,059.72 = 671.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.85x = 1,059.72 × 671.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.85x = 711,538.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 711,538.40/769.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 924.26

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