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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771.88, 1,156.82 and 674.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771.88, 1,156.82 and 674.14 is: 1,010.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771.88 : 1,156.82 = 674.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771.88/1,156.82 = 674.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771.88x = 1,156.82 × 674.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771.88x = 779,858.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 779,858.63/771.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,010.34

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