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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773.20, 1,066.38 and 684.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773.20, 1,066.38 and 684.76 is: 944.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773.20 : 1,066.38 = 684.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773.20/1,066.38 = 684.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773.20x = 1,066.38 × 684.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773.20x = 730,214.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 730,214.37/773.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 944.41

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