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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776.63, 1,068.60 and 749.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 776.63, 1,068.60 and 749.70 is: 1,031.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776.63 : 1,068.60 = 749.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776.63/1,068.60 = 749.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776.63x = 1,068.60 × 749.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776.63x = 801,129.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 801,129.42/776.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,031.55

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