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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.15, 1,067.56 and 706.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774.15, 1,067.56 and 706.72 is: 974.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774.15 : 1,067.56 = 706.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774.15/1,067.56 = 706.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774.15x = 1,067.56 × 706.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774.15x = 754,466.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 754,466.00/774.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 974.57

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