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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776.28, 1,072.56 and 768.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 776.28, 1,072.56 and 768.60 is: 1,061.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776.28 : 1,072.56 = 768.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776.28/1,072.56 = 768.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776.28x = 1,072.56 × 768.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776.28x = 824,369.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 824,369.62/776.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,061.95

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