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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.97, 1,161.44 and 676.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774.97, 1,161.44 and 676.55 is: 1,013.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774.97 : 1,161.44 = 676.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774.97/1,161.44 = 676.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774.97x = 1,161.44 × 676.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774.97x = 785,774.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 785,774.29/774.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,013.94

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