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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.88, 1,067.46 and 651.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774.88, 1,067.46 and 651.24 is: 897.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774.88 : 1,067.46 = 651.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774.88/1,067.46 = 651.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774.88x = 1,067.46 × 651.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774.88x = 695,172.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 695,172.65/774.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 897.14

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