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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.41, 1,068.03 and 656.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774.41, 1,068.03 and 656.69 is: 905.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774.41 : 1,068.03 = 656.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774.41/1,068.03 = 656.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774.41x = 1,068.03 × 656.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774.41x = 701,359.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 701,359.28/774.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 905.68

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