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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770.18, 1,148.42 and 760.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770.18, 1,148.42 and 760.62 is: 1,134.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770.18 : 1,148.42 = 760.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770.18/1,148.42 = 760.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770.18x = 1,148.42 × 760.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770.18x = 873,511.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 873,511.22/770.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,134.17

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