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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770.92, 1,148.96 and 769.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770.92, 1,148.96 and 769.72 is: 1,147.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770.92 : 1,148.96 = 769.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770.92/1,148.96 = 769.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770.92x = 1,148.96 × 769.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770.92x = 884,377.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 884,377.49/770.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,147.17

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