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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770.16, 1,149.63 and 672.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770.16, 1,149.63 and 672.96 is: 1,004.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770.16 : 1,149.63 = 672.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770.16/1,149.63 = 672.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770.16x = 1,149.63 × 672.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770.16x = 773,655.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 773,655.00/770.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,004.54

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