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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.38, 1,156.77 and 670.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.38, 1,156.77 and 670.50 is: 1,004.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.38 : 1,156.77 = 670.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.38/1,156.77 = 670.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.38x = 1,156.77 × 670.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.38x = 775,614.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 775,614.29/772.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,004.19

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