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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770.83, 1,060.28 and 675.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770.83, 1,060.28 and 675.83 is: 929.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770.83 : 1,060.28 = 675.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770.83/1,060.28 = 675.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770.83x = 1,060.28 × 675.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770.83x = 716,568.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 716,568.07/770.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 929.61

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