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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.96, 1,064.03 and 748.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.96, 1,064.03 and 748.42 is: 1,026.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.96 : 1,064.03 = 748.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.96/1,064.03 = 748.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.96x = 1,064.03 × 748.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.96x = 796,341.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 796,341.33/775.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,026.27

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