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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.71, 1,062.42 and 756.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.71, 1,062.42 and 756.27 is: 1,035.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.71 : 1,062.42 = 756.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.71/1,062.42 = 756.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.71x = 1,062.42 × 756.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.71x = 803,476.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 803,476.37/775.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,035.79

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