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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777.36, 1,066.43 and 764.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777.36, 1,066.43 and 764.40 is: 1,048.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777.36 : 1,066.43 = 764.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777.36/1,066.43 = 764.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777.36x = 1,066.43 × 764.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777.36x = 815,175.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 815,175.27/777.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,048.65

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