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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777.42, 1,074.18 and 679.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777.42, 1,074.18 and 679.02 is: 938.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777.42 : 1,074.18 = 679.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777.42/1,074.18 = 679.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777.42x = 1,074.18 × 679.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777.42x = 729,389.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 729,389.70/777.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 938.22

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