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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.34, 1,067.49 and 655.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774.34, 1,067.49 and 655.83 is: 904.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774.34 : 1,067.49 = 655.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774.34/1,067.49 = 655.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774.34x = 1,067.49 × 655.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774.34x = 700,091.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 700,091.97/774.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 904.12

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