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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783.12, 1,080.20 and 756.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783.12, 1,080.20 and 756.39 is: 1,043.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783.12 : 1,080.20 = 756.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783.12/1,080.20 = 756.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783.12x = 1,080.20 × 756.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783.12x = 817,052.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 817,052.48/783.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,043.33

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