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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.99, 1,069.62 and 709.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774.99, 1,069.62 and 709.38 is: 979.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774.99 : 1,069.62 = 709.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774.99/1,069.62 = 709.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774.99x = 1,069.62 × 709.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774.99x = 758,767.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 758,767.04/774.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 979.07

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