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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778.29, 1,067.07 and 764.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778.29, 1,067.07 and 764.45 is: 1,048.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778.29 : 1,067.07 = 764.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778.29/1,067.07 = 764.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778.29x = 1,067.07 × 764.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778.29x = 815,724.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 815,724.33/778.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,048.10

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