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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776.64, 1,069.52 and 715.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 776.64, 1,069.52 and 715.12 is: 984.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776.64 : 1,069.52 = 715.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776.64/1,069.52 = 715.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776.64x = 1,069.52 × 715.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776.64x = 764,835.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 764,835.14/776.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 984.80

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