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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773.42, 1,068.70 and 675.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773.42, 1,068.70 and 675.02 is: 932.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773.42 : 1,068.70 = 675.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773.42/1,068.70 = 675.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773.42x = 1,068.70 × 675.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773.42x = 721,393.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 721,393.87/773.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 932.73

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