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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780.32, 1,081.96 and 754.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780.32, 1,081.96 and 754.30 is: 1,045.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780.32 : 1,081.96 = 754.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780.32/1,081.96 = 754.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780.32x = 1,081.96 × 754.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780.32x = 816,122.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 816,122.43/780.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,045.88

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