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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.72, 1,068.40 and 664.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774.72, 1,068.40 and 664.16 is: 915.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774.72 : 1,068.40 = 664.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774.72/1,068.40 = 664.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774.72x = 1,068.40 × 664.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774.72x = 709,588.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 709,588.54/774.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 915.93

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