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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 779.36, 1,075.68 and 648.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 779.36, 1,075.68 and 648.14 is: 894.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    779.36 : 1,075.68 = 648.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    779.36/1,075.68 = 648.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    779.36x = 1,075.68 × 648.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    779.36x = 697,185.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 697,185.86/779.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 894.57

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