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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,039.32, 1,435.86 and 777.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,039.32, 1,435.86 and 777.96 is: 1,074.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,039.32 : 1,435.86 = 777.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,039.32/1,435.86 = 777.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,039.32x = 1,435.86 × 777.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,039.32x = 1,117,041.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,117,041.65/1,039.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,074.78

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