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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.92, 1,063.85 and 671.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.92, 1,063.85 and 671.51 is: 927.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.92 : 1,063.85 = 671.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.92/1,063.85 = 671.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.92x = 1,063.85 × 671.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.92x = 714,377.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 714,377.24/769.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 927.86

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