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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778.29, 1,071.71 and 673.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778.29, 1,071.71 and 673.19 is: 926.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778.29 : 1,071.71 = 673.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778.29/1,071.71 = 673.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778.29x = 1,071.71 × 673.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778.29x = 721,455.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 721,455.73/778.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 926.98

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