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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778, 1,074.44 and 772.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778, 1,074.44 and 772.60 is: 1,066.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778 : 1,074.44 = 772.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778/1,074.44 = 772.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778x = 1,074.44 × 772.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778x = 830,112.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 830,112.34/778
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,066.98

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