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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.56, 1,066.17 and 648.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774.56, 1,066.17 and 648.83 is: 893.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774.56 : 1,066.17 = 648.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774.56/1,066.17 = 648.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774.56x = 1,066.17 × 648.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774.56x = 691,763.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 691,763.08/774.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 893.10

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