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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.19, 1,159.72 and 673.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.19, 1,159.72 and 673.67 is: 1,007.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.19 : 1,159.72 = 673.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.19/1,159.72 = 673.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.19x = 1,159.72 × 673.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.19x = 781,269.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 781,269.79/775.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,007.84

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