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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770.45, 1,161.78 and 755.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770.45, 1,161.78 and 755.87 is: 1,139.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770.45 : 1,161.78 = 755.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770.45/1,161.78 = 755.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770.45x = 1,161.78 × 755.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770.45x = 878,146.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 878,146.01/770.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,139.79

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