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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.16, 1,152.61 and 674.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.16, 1,152.61 and 674.96 is: 1,007.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.16 : 1,152.61 = 674.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.16/1,152.61 = 674.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.16x = 1,152.61 × 674.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.16x = 777,965.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 777,965.65/772.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,007.52

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