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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771.68, 1,151.52 and 753.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771.68, 1,151.52 and 753.15 is: 1,123.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771.68 : 1,151.52 = 753.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771.68/1,151.52 = 753.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771.68x = 1,151.52 × 753.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771.68x = 867,262.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 867,262.30/771.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,123.87

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