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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771.18, 1,065.69 and 673.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771.18, 1,065.69 and 673.98 is: 931.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771.18 : 1,065.69 = 673.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771.18/1,065.69 = 673.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771.18x = 1,065.69 × 673.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771.18x = 718,253.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 718,253.75/771.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 931.37

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