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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770.92, 1,056.74 and 760.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770.92, 1,056.74 and 760.54 is: 1,042.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770.92 : 1,056.74 = 760.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770.92/1,056.74 = 760.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770.92x = 1,056.74 × 760.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770.92x = 803,690.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 803,690.72/770.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,042.51

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