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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 779.93, 1,170.50 and 671.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 779.93, 1,170.50 and 671.49 is: 1,007.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    779.93 : 1,170.50 = 671.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    779.93/1,170.50 = 671.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    779.93x = 1,170.50 × 671.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    779.93x = 785,975.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 785,975.69/779.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,007.76

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