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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796.74, 1,096.39 and 774.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796.74, 1,096.39 and 774.87 is: 1,066.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796.74 : 1,096.39 = 774.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796.74/1,096.39 = 774.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796.74x = 1,096.39 × 774.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796.74x = 849,552.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 849,552.22/796.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,066.29

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