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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771.96, 1,064.70 and 679.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771.96, 1,064.70 and 679.08 is: 936.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771.96 : 1,064.70 = 679.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771.96/1,064.70 = 679.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771.96x = 1,064.70 × 679.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771.96x = 723,016.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 723,016.48/771.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 936.60

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