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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770.56, 1,153.92 and 762.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770.56, 1,153.92 and 762.88 is: 1,142.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770.56 : 1,153.92 = 762.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770.56/1,153.92 = 762.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770.56x = 1,153.92 × 762.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770.56x = 880,302.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 880,302.49/770.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,142.42

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