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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778.26, 1,071.72 and 673.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778.26, 1,071.72 and 673.20 is: 927.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778.26 : 1,071.72 = 673.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778.26/1,071.72 = 673.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778.26x = 1,071.72 × 673.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778.26x = 721,481.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 721,481.90/778.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 927.04

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