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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.44, 1,066.43 and 640.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774.44, 1,066.43 and 640.67 is: 882.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774.44 : 1,066.43 = 640.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774.44/1,066.43 = 640.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774.44x = 1,066.43 × 640.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774.44x = 683,233.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 683,233.98/774.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 882.24

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