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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 781.22, 1,075.88 and 764.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 781.22, 1,075.88 and 764.21 is: 1,052.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    781.22 : 1,075.88 = 764.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    781.22/1,075.88 = 764.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    781.22x = 1,075.88 × 764.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    781.22x = 822,189.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 822,189.05/781.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,052.45

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