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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773.30, 1,069.17 and 738.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773.30, 1,069.17 and 738.87 is: 1,021.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773.30 : 1,069.17 = 738.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773.30/1,069.17 = 738.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773.30x = 1,069.17 × 738.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773.30x = 789,983.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 789,983.11/773.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,021.58

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