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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780.76, 1,082.38 and 739.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780.76, 1,082.38 and 739.14 is: 1,024.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780.76 : 1,082.38 = 739.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780.76/1,082.38 = 739.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780.76x = 1,082.38 × 739.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780.76x = 800,026.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 800,026.66/780.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,024.68

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