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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.72, 1,066.41 and 676.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774.72, 1,066.41 and 676.29 is: 930.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774.72 : 1,066.41 = 676.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774.72/1,066.41 = 676.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774.72x = 1,066.41 × 676.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774.72x = 721,202.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 721,202.42/774.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 930.92

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