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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.71, 1,160.83 and 673.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.71, 1,160.83 and 673.35 is: 1,007.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.71 : 1,160.83 = 673.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.71/1,160.83 = 673.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.71x = 1,160.83 × 673.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.71x = 781,641.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 781,641.37/775.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,007.65

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