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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.01, 1,064.76 and 679.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774.01, 1,064.76 and 679.06 is: 934.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774.01 : 1,064.76 = 679.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774.01/1,064.76 = 679.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774.01x = 1,064.76 × 679.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774.01x = 723,035.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 723,035.93/774.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 934.14

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