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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.70, 1,160.60 and 670.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774.70, 1,160.60 and 670.82 is: 1,004.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774.70 : 1,160.60 = 670.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774.70/1,160.60 = 670.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774.70x = 1,160.60 × 670.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774.70x = 778,544.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 778,544.53/774.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,004.97

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