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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 784.68, 1,075.83 and 771.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 784.68, 1,075.83 and 771.96 is: 1,058.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    784.68 : 1,075.83 = 771.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    784.68/1,075.83 = 771.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    784.68x = 1,075.83 × 771.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    784.68x = 830,497.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 830,497.73/784.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,058.39

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