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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.90, 1,066.42 and 674.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.90, 1,066.42 and 674.48 is: 930.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.90 : 1,066.42 = 674.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.90/1,066.42 = 674.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.90x = 1,066.42 × 674.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.90x = 719,278.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 719,278.96/772.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 930.62

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