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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.96, 1,062.66 and 747.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774.96, 1,062.66 and 747.42 is: 1,024.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774.96 : 1,062.66 = 747.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774.96/1,062.66 = 747.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774.96x = 1,062.66 × 747.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774.96x = 794,253.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 794,253.34/774.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,024.90

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