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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.73, 1,161.06 and 671.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774.73, 1,161.06 and 671.53 is: 1,006.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774.73 : 1,161.06 = 671.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774.73/1,161.06 = 671.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774.73x = 1,161.06 × 671.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774.73x = 779,686.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 779,686.62/774.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,006.40

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