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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 781.76, 1,080.26 and 743.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 781.76, 1,080.26 and 743.79 is: 1,027.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    781.76 : 1,080.26 = 743.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    781.76/1,080.26 = 743.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    781.76x = 1,080.26 × 743.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    781.76x = 803,482.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 803,482.87/781.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,027.79

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