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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.05, 1,069.89 and 680.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774.05, 1,069.89 and 680.09 is: 940.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774.05 : 1,069.89 = 680.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774.05/1,069.89 = 680.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774.05x = 1,069.89 × 680.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774.05x = 727,621.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 727,621.49/774.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 940.02

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