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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780.84, 1,069.83 and 770.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780.84, 1,069.83 and 770.58 is: 1,055.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780.84 : 1,069.83 = 770.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780.84/1,069.83 = 770.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780.84x = 1,069.83 × 770.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780.84x = 824,389.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 824,389.60/780.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,055.77

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