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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771.73, 1,062.25 and 673.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771.73, 1,062.25 and 673.31 is: 926.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771.73 : 1,062.25 = 673.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771.73/1,062.25 = 673.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771.73x = 1,062.25 × 673.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771.73x = 715,224.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 715,224.52/771.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 926.78

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