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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771.80, 1,058.13 and 757.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771.80, 1,058.13 and 757.97 is: 1,039.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771.80 : 1,058.13 = 757.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771.80/1,058.13 = 757.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771.80x = 1,058.13 × 757.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771.80x = 802,025.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 802,025.51/771.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,039.17

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