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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.66, 1,076.18 and 767.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774.66, 1,076.18 and 767.46 is: 1,066.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774.66 : 1,076.18 = 767.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774.66/1,076.18 = 767.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774.66x = 1,076.18 × 767.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774.66x = 825,925.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 825,925.10/774.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,066.18

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