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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776.60, 1,159.79 and 674.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 776.60, 1,159.79 and 674.20 is: 1,006.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776.60 : 1,159.79 = 674.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776.60/1,159.79 = 674.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776.60x = 1,159.79 × 674.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776.60x = 781,930.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 781,930.42/776.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,006.86

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