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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773.49, 1,162.67 and 672.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773.49, 1,162.67 and 672.04 is: 1,010.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773.49 : 1,162.67 = 672.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773.49/1,162.67 = 672.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773.49x = 1,162.67 × 672.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773.49x = 781,360.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 781,360.75/773.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,010.18

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