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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.28, 1,070.08 and 677.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.28, 1,070.08 and 677.36 is: 934.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.28 : 1,070.08 = 677.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.28/1,070.08 = 677.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.28x = 1,070.08 × 677.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.28x = 724,829.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 724,829.39/775.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 934.93

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