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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770.08, 1,055.83 and 756.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770.08, 1,055.83 and 756.21 is: 1,036.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770.08 : 1,055.83 = 756.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770.08/1,055.83 = 756.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770.08x = 1,055.83 × 756.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770.08x = 798,429.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 798,429.20/770.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,036.81

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