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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.96, 1,063.20 and 674.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.96, 1,063.20 and 674.88 is: 928.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.96 : 1,063.20 = 674.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.96/1,063.20 = 674.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.96x = 1,063.20 × 674.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.96x = 717,532.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 717,532.42/772.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 928.29

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