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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771.37, 1,061.81 and 672.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771.37, 1,061.81 and 672.95 is: 926.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771.37 : 1,061.81 = 672.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771.37/1,061.81 = 672.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771.37x = 1,061.81 × 672.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771.37x = 714,545.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 714,545.04/771.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 926.33

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