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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771.20, 1,157.97 and 673.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771.20, 1,157.97 and 673.64 is: 1,011.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771.20 : 1,157.97 = 673.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771.20/1,157.97 = 673.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771.20x = 1,157.97 × 673.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771.20x = 780,054.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 780,054.91/771.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,011.48

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