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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776.39, 1,064.42 and 762.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 776.39, 1,064.42 and 762.56 is: 1,045.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776.39 : 1,064.42 = 762.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776.39/1,064.42 = 762.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776.39x = 1,064.42 × 762.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776.39x = 811,685.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 811,685.67/776.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,045.47

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