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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780.66, 1,069.68 and 773.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780.66, 1,069.68 and 773.46 is: 1,059.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780.66 : 1,069.68 = 773.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780.66/1,069.68 = 773.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780.66x = 1,069.68 × 773.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780.66x = 827,354.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 827,354.69/780.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,059.81

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