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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770.89, 1,070.96 and 763.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770.89, 1,070.96 and 763.68 is: 1,060.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770.89 : 1,070.96 = 763.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770.89/1,070.96 = 763.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770.89x = 1,070.96 × 763.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770.89x = 817,873.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 817,873.79/770.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,060.95

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