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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.96, 1,057.61 and 671.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.96, 1,057.61 and 671.14 is: 921.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.96 : 1,057.61 = 671.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.96/1,057.61 = 671.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.96x = 1,057.61 × 671.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.96x = 709,804.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 709,804.38/769.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 921.87

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