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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.96, 1,066.68 and 642.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774.96, 1,066.68 and 642.48 is: 884.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774.96 : 1,066.68 = 642.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774.96/1,066.68 = 642.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774.96x = 1,066.68 × 642.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774.96x = 685,320.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 685,320.57/774.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 884.33

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