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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 779.94, 1,074.92 and 632.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 779.94, 1,074.92 and 632.93 is: 872.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    779.94 : 1,074.92 = 632.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    779.94/1,074.92 = 632.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    779.94x = 1,074.92 × 632.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    779.94x = 680,340.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 680,340.58/779.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 872.30

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