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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.67, 1,162.48 and 672.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.67, 1,162.48 and 672.47 is: 1,007.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.67 : 1,162.48 = 672.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.67/1,162.48 = 672.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.67x = 1,162.48 × 672.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.67x = 781,732.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 781,732.93/775.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,007.82

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