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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780.62, 1,076.19 and 779.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780.62, 1,076.19 and 779.18 is: 1,074.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780.62 : 1,076.19 = 779.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780.62/1,076.19 = 779.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780.62x = 1,076.19 × 779.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780.62x = 838,545.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 838,545.72/780.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,074.20

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