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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,289.63, 1,779.69 and 765.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,289.63, 1,779.69 and 765.76 is: 1,056.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,289.63 : 1,779.69 = 765.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,289.63/1,779.69 = 765.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,289.63x = 1,779.69 × 765.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,289.63x = 1,362,815.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,362,815.41/1,289.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,056.75

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