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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771.12, 1,061.91 and 768.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771.12, 1,061.91 and 768.96 is: 1,058.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771.12 : 1,061.91 = 768.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771.12/1,061.91 = 768.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771.12x = 1,061.91 × 768.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771.12x = 816,566.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 816,566.31/771.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,058.94

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