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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.58, 1,063.36 and 761.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.58, 1,063.36 and 761.72 is: 1,044.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.58 : 1,063.36 = 761.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.58/1,063.36 = 761.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.58x = 1,063.36 × 761.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.58x = 809,982.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 809,982.58/775.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,044.36

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