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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778.12, 1,074.66 and 769.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778.12, 1,074.66 and 769.48 is: 1,062.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778.12 : 1,074.66 = 769.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778.12/1,074.66 = 769.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778.12x = 1,074.66 × 769.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778.12x = 826,929.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 826,929.38/778.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,062.73

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