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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778.83, 1,076.82 and 744.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778.83, 1,076.82 and 744.39 is: 1,029.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778.83 : 1,076.82 = 744.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778.83/1,076.82 = 744.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778.83x = 1,076.82 × 744.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778.83x = 801,574.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 801,574.04/778.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,029.20

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