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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.14, 1,067.93 and 718.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774.14, 1,067.93 and 718.56 is: 991.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774.14 : 1,067.93 = 718.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774.14/1,067.93 = 718.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774.14x = 1,067.93 × 718.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774.14x = 767,368.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 767,368.19/774.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 991.26

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