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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787.77, 1,089.15 and 753.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787.77, 1,089.15 and 753.33 is: 1,041.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787.77 : 1,089.15 = 753.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787.77/1,089.15 = 753.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787.77x = 1,089.15 × 753.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787.77x = 820,489.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 820,489.37/787.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,041.53

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