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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 782.86, 1,081.62 and 775.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 782.86, 1,081.62 and 775.18 is: 1,071.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    782.86 : 1,081.62 = 775.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    782.86/1,081.62 = 775.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    782.86x = 1,081.62 × 775.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    782.86x = 838,450.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 838,450.19/782.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,071.01

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