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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.96, 1,068.10 and 627.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774.96, 1,068.10 and 627.54 is: 864.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774.96 : 1,068.10 = 627.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774.96/1,068.10 = 627.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774.96x = 1,068.10 × 627.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774.96x = 670,275.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 670,275.47/774.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 864.92

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