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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 779.16, 1,076.04 and 646.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 779.16, 1,076.04 and 646.86 is: 893.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    779.16 : 1,076.04 = 646.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    779.16/1,076.04 = 646.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    779.16x = 1,076.04 × 646.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    779.16x = 696,047.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 696,047.23/779.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 893.33

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