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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.79, 1,066.87 and 669.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774.79, 1,066.87 and 669.69 is: 922.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774.79 : 1,066.87 = 669.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774.79/1,066.87 = 669.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774.79x = 1,066.87 × 669.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774.79x = 714,472.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 714,472.17/774.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 922.15

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