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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777.59, 1,073.15 and 753.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777.59, 1,073.15 and 753.36 is: 1,039.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777.59 : 1,073.15 = 753.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777.59/1,073.15 = 753.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777.59x = 1,073.15 × 753.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777.59x = 808,464.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 808,464.52/777.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,039.71

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