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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787.74, 1,084.77 and 770.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787.74, 1,084.77 and 770.70 is: 1,061.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787.74 : 1,084.77 = 770.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787.74/1,084.77 = 770.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787.74x = 1,084.77 × 770.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787.74x = 836,032.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 836,032.24/787.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,061.30

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