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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777.32, 1,069.55 and 750.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777.32, 1,069.55 and 750.38 is: 1,032.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777.32 : 1,069.55 = 750.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777.32/1,069.55 = 750.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777.32x = 1,069.55 × 750.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777.32x = 802,568.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 802,568.93/777.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,032.49

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