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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770.16, 1,162.62 and 765.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770.16, 1,162.62 and 765.84 is: 1,156.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770.16 : 1,162.62 = 765.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770.16/1,162.62 = 765.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770.16x = 1,162.62 × 765.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770.16x = 890,380.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 890,380.90/770.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,156.10

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