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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776.16, 1,072.04 and 770.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 776.16, 1,072.04 and 770.76 is: 1,064.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776.16 : 1,072.04 = 770.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776.16/1,072.04 = 770.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776.16x = 1,072.04 × 770.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776.16x = 826,281.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 826,281.70/776.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,064.58

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