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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.69, 1,064.01 and 662.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.69, 1,064.01 and 662.08 is: 911.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.69 : 1,064.01 = 662.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.69/1,064.01 = 662.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.69x = 1,064.01 × 662.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.69x = 704,459.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704,459.74/772.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 911.70

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