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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.88, 1,139.12 and 767.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.88, 1,139.12 and 767.72 is: 1,135.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.88 : 1,139.12 = 767.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.88/1,139.12 = 767.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.88x = 1,139.12 × 767.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.88x = 874,525.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 874,525.21/769.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,135.92

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