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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 779.72, 1,074.86 and 654.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 779.72, 1,074.86 and 654.44 is: 902.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    779.72 : 1,074.86 = 654.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    779.72/1,074.86 = 654.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    779.72x = 1,074.86 × 654.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    779.72x = 703,431.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 703,431.38/779.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 902.16

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