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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.83, 1,158.23 and 673.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.83, 1,158.23 and 673.50 is: 1,009.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.83 : 1,158.23 = 673.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.83/1,158.23 = 673.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.83x = 1,158.23 × 673.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.83x = 780,065.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 780,065.80/772.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,009.37

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