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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783.13, 1,073.72 and 769.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783.13, 1,073.72 and 769.36 is: 1,054.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783.13 : 1,073.72 = 769.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783.13/1,073.72 = 769.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783.13x = 1,073.72 × 769.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783.13x = 826,077.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 826,077.22/783.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,054.84

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