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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771.42, 1,065.93 and 673.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771.42, 1,065.93 and 673.02 is: 929.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771.42 : 1,065.93 = 673.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771.42/1,065.93 = 673.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771.42x = 1,065.93 × 673.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771.42x = 717,392.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 717,392.21/771.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 929.96

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