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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.88, 1,136.16 and 765.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.88, 1,136.16 and 765.72 is: 1,132.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.88 : 1,136.16 = 765.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.88/1,136.16 = 765.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.88x = 1,136.16 × 765.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.88x = 869,980.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 869,980.44/767.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,132.96

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