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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770.92, 1,157.55 and 745.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770.92, 1,157.55 and 745.99 is: 1,120.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770.92 : 1,157.55 = 745.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770.92/1,157.55 = 745.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770.92x = 1,157.55 × 745.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770.92x = 863,520.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 863,520.72/770.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,120.12

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