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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.21, 1,072.89 and 759.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774.21, 1,072.89 and 759.63 is: 1,052.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774.21 : 1,072.89 = 759.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774.21/1,072.89 = 759.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774.21x = 1,072.89 × 759.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774.21x = 814,999.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 814,999.43/774.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,052.69

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