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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776.55, 1,066.02 and 769.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 776.55, 1,066.02 and 769.26 is: 1,056.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776.55 : 1,066.02 = 769.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776.55/1,066.02 = 769.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776.55x = 1,066.02 × 769.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776.55x = 820,046.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 820,046.55/776.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,056.01

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