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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776.54, 1,070.34 and 756.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 776.54, 1,070.34 and 756.02 is: 1,042.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776.54 : 1,070.34 = 756.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776.54/1,070.34 = 756.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776.54x = 1,070.34 × 756.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776.54x = 809,198.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 809,198.45/776.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,042.06

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