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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.38, 1,067.94 and 675.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.38, 1,067.94 and 675.18 is: 933.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.38 : 1,067.94 = 675.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.38/1,067.94 = 675.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.38x = 1,067.94 × 675.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.38x = 721,051.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 721,051.73/772.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 933.55

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