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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.92, 1,055.67 and 760.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.92, 1,055.67 and 760.20 is: 1,042.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.92 : 1,055.67 = 760.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.92/1,055.67 = 760.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.92x = 1,055.67 × 760.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.92x = 802,520.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 802,520.33/769.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,042.34

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