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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.13, 1,066.53 and 748.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.13, 1,066.53 and 748.19 is: 1,029.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.13 : 1,066.53 = 748.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.13/1,066.53 = 748.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.13x = 1,066.53 × 748.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.13x = 797,972.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 797,972.55/775.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,029.48

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