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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776.58, 1,063.38 and 771.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 776.58, 1,063.38 and 771.18 is: 1,055.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776.58 : 1,063.38 = 771.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776.58/1,063.38 = 771.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776.58x = 1,063.38 × 771.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776.58x = 820,057.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 820,057.39/776.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,055.99

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