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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.48, 1,159.80 and 674.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.48, 1,159.80 and 674.80 is: 1,013.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.48 : 1,159.80 = 674.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.48/1,159.80 = 674.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.48x = 1,159.80 × 674.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.48x = 782,633.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 782,633.04/772.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,013.14

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