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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778.36, 1,067.80 and 765.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778.36, 1,067.80 and 765.40 is: 1,050.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778.36 : 1,067.80 = 765.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778.36/1,067.80 = 765.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778.36x = 1,067.80 × 765.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778.36x = 817,294.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 817,294.12/778.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,050.02

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