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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.62, 1,067.40 and 719.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774.62, 1,067.40 and 719.94 is: 992.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774.62 : 1,067.40 = 719.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774.62/1,067.40 = 719.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774.62x = 1,067.40 × 719.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774.62x = 768,463.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 768,463.96/774.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 992.06

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