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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777.12, 1,073.28 and 768.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777.12, 1,073.28 and 768.48 is: 1,061.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777.12 : 1,073.28 = 768.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777.12/1,073.28 = 768.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777.12x = 1,073.28 × 768.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777.12x = 824,794.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 824,794.21/777.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,061.35

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