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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.44, 1,068.85 and 748.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774.44, 1,068.85 and 748.81 is: 1,033.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774.44 : 1,068.85 = 748.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774.44/1,068.85 = 748.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774.44x = 1,068.85 × 748.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774.44x = 800,360.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 800,360.22/774.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,033.48

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