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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780.16, 1,068.99 and 772.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780.16, 1,068.99 and 772.96 is: 1,059.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780.16 : 1,068.99 = 772.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780.16/1,068.99 = 772.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780.16x = 1,068.99 × 772.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780.16x = 826,286.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 826,286.51/780.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,059.12

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