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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.74, 1,066.38 and 671.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774.74, 1,066.38 and 671.06 is: 923.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774.74 : 1,066.38 = 671.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774.74/1,066.38 = 671.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774.74x = 1,066.38 × 671.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774.74x = 715,604.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 715,604.96/774.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 923.67

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