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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770.31, 1,162.15 and 748.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770.31, 1,162.15 and 748.44 is: 1,129.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770.31 : 1,162.15 = 748.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770.31/1,162.15 = 748.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770.31x = 1,162.15 × 748.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770.31x = 869,797.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 869,797.67/770.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,129.15

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