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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.08, 1,054.46 and 755.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.08, 1,054.46 and 755.21 is: 1,035.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.08 : 1,054.46 = 755.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.08/1,054.46 = 755.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.08x = 1,054.46 × 755.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.08x = 796,329.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 796,329.69/769.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,035.43

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