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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 779.37, 1,074.51 and 681.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 779.37, 1,074.51 and 681.09 is: 939.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    779.37 : 1,074.51 = 681.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    779.37/1,074.51 = 681.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    779.37x = 1,074.51 × 681.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    779.37x = 731,838.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 731,838.02/779.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 939.01

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