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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.36, 1,063.18 and 673.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.36, 1,063.18 and 673.96 is: 927.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.36 : 1,063.18 = 673.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.36/1,063.18 = 673.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.36x = 1,063.18 × 673.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.36x = 716,540.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 716,540.79/772.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 927.73

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