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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.66, 1,060.49 and 769.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774.66, 1,060.49 and 769.26 is: 1,053.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774.66 : 1,060.49 = 769.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774.66/1,060.49 = 769.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774.66x = 1,060.49 × 769.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774.66x = 815,792.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 815,792.54/774.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,053.10

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