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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773.67, 1,159.48 and 670.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773.67, 1,159.48 and 670.47 is: 1,004.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773.67 : 1,159.48 = 670.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773.67/1,159.48 = 670.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773.67x = 1,159.48 × 670.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773.67x = 777,397.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 777,397.78/773.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,004.82

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