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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778.59, 1,073.61 and 767.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778.59, 1,073.61 and 767.10 is: 1,057.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778.59 : 1,073.61 = 767.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778.59/1,073.61 = 767.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778.59x = 1,073.61 × 767.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778.59x = 823,560.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 823,560.86/778.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,057.77

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