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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 782.16, 1,064.94 and 779.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 782.16, 1,064.94 and 779.73 is: 1,061.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    782.16 : 1,064.94 = 779.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    782.16/1,064.94 = 779.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    782.16x = 1,064.94 × 779.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    782.16x = 830,365.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 830,365.67/782.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,061.63

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