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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.73, 1,068.51 and 634.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774.73, 1,068.51 and 634.60 is: 875.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774.73 : 1,068.51 = 634.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774.73/1,068.51 = 634.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774.73x = 1,068.51 × 634.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774.73x = 678,076.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 678,076.45/774.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 875.24

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