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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771.55, 1,059.35 and 751.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771.55, 1,059.35 and 751.50 is: 1,031.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771.55 : 1,059.35 = 751.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771.55/1,059.35 = 751.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771.55x = 1,059.35 × 751.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771.55x = 796,101.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 796,101.53/771.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,031.82

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