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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778.74, 1,074.24 and 669.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778.74, 1,074.24 and 669.66 is: 923.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778.74 : 1,074.24 = 669.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778.74/1,074.24 = 669.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778.74x = 1,074.24 × 669.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778.74x = 719,375.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 719,375.56/778.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 923.77

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