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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771.93, 1,149.80 and 762.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771.93, 1,149.80 and 762.89 is: 1,136.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771.93 : 1,149.80 = 762.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771.93/1,149.80 = 762.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771.93x = 1,149.80 × 762.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771.93x = 877,161.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 877,161.36/771.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,136.32

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