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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771.08, 1,057.20 and 757.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771.08, 1,057.20 and 757.21 is: 1,038.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771.08 : 1,057.20 = 757.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771.08/1,057.20 = 757.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771.08x = 1,057.20 × 757.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771.08x = 800,522.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 800,522.41/771.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,038.18

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