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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770.02, 1,055.58 and 756.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770.02, 1,055.58 and 756.05 is: 1,036.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770.02 : 1,055.58 = 756.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770.02/1,055.58 = 756.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770.02x = 1,055.58 × 756.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770.02x = 798,063.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 798,063.15/770.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,036.42

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