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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770.58, 1,056.51 and 756.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770.58, 1,056.51 and 756.71 is: 1,037.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770.58 : 1,056.51 = 756.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770.58/1,056.51 = 756.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770.58x = 1,056.51 × 756.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770.58x = 799,466.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 799,466.40/770.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,037.49

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