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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778.65, 1,076.56 and 744.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778.65, 1,076.56 and 744.22 is: 1,028.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778.65 : 1,076.56 = 744.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778.65/1,076.56 = 744.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778.65x = 1,076.56 × 744.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778.65x = 801,196.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 801,196.97/778.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,028.96

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