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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789.29, 1,079.57 and 776.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789.29, 1,079.57 and 776.54 is: 1,062.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789.29 : 1,079.57 = 776.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789.29/1,079.57 = 776.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789.29x = 1,079.57 × 776.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789.29x = 838,322.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 838,322.40/789.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,062.12

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