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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771.89, 1,158.65 and 754.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771.89, 1,158.65 and 754.48 is: 1,132.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771.89 : 1,158.65 = 754.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771.89/1,158.65 = 754.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771.89x = 1,158.65 × 754.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771.89x = 874,178.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 874,178.25/771.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,132.52

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