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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,013.22, 1,398.84 and 776.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,013.22, 1,398.84 and 776.74 is: 1,072.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,013.22 : 1,398.84 = 776.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,013.22/1,398.84 = 776.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,013.22x = 1,398.84 × 776.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,013.22x = 1,086,534.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,086,534.98/1,013.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,072.36

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