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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773.24, 1,158.57 and 674.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773.24, 1,158.57 and 674.64 is: 1,010.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773.24 : 1,158.57 = 674.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773.24/1,158.57 = 674.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773.24x = 1,158.57 × 674.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773.24x = 781,617.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 781,617.66/773.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,010.84

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