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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770.40, 1,154.36 and 750.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770.40, 1,154.36 and 750.16 is: 1,124.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770.40 : 1,154.36 = 750.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770.40/1,154.36 = 750.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770.40x = 1,154.36 × 750.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770.40x = 865,954.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 865,954.70/770.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,124.03

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