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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778.09, 1,070.71 and 757.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778.09, 1,070.71 and 757.66 is: 1,042.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778.09 : 1,070.71 = 757.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778.09/1,070.71 = 757.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778.09x = 1,070.71 × 757.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778.09x = 811,234.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 811,234.14/778.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,042.60

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