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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773.36, 1,159.01 and 670.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773.36, 1,159.01 and 670.16 is: 1,004.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773.36 : 1,159.01 = 670.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773.36/1,159.01 = 670.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773.36x = 1,159.01 × 670.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773.36x = 776,713.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 776,713.00/773.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,004.34

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