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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770.33, 1,059.97 and 748.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770.33, 1,059.97 and 748.80 is: 1,030.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770.33 : 1,059.97 = 748.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770.33/1,059.97 = 748.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770.33x = 1,059.97 × 748.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770.33x = 793,705.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 793,705.07/770.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,030.35

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