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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773.85, 1,162.52 and 670.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773.85, 1,162.52 and 670.11 is: 1,006.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773.85 : 1,162.52 = 670.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773.85/1,162.52 = 670.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773.85x = 1,162.52 × 670.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773.85x = 779,012.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 779,012.93/773.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,006.67

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