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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.32, 1,062.62 and 764.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.32, 1,062.62 and 764.52 is: 1,047.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.32 : 1,062.62 = 764.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.32/1,062.62 = 764.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.32x = 1,062.62 × 764.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.32x = 812,390.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 812,390.42/775.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,047.81

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