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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773.88, 1,066.08 and 650.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773.88, 1,066.08 and 650.24 is: 895.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773.88 : 1,066.08 = 650.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773.88/1,066.08 = 650.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773.88x = 1,066.08 × 650.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773.88x = 693,207.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 693,207.86/773.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 895.76

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