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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.52, 1,059.70 and 753.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.52, 1,059.70 and 753.32 is: 1,033.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.52 : 1,059.70 = 753.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.52/1,059.70 = 753.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.52x = 1,059.70 × 753.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.52x = 798,293.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 798,293.20/772.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,033.36

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