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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773.63, 1,060.44 and 763.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773.63, 1,060.44 and 763.25 is: 1,046.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773.63 : 1,060.44 = 763.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773.63/1,060.44 = 763.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773.63x = 1,060.44 × 763.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773.63x = 809,380.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 809,380.83/773.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,046.21

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