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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.50, 1,065.42 and 679.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774.50, 1,065.42 and 679.52 is: 934.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774.50 : 1,065.42 = 679.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774.50/1,065.42 = 679.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774.50x = 1,065.42 × 679.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774.50x = 723,968.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 723,968.87/774.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 934.76

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