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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772, 1,163.80 and 760.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772, 1,163.80 and 760.48 is: 1,146.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772 : 1,163.80 = 760.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772/1,163.80 = 760.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772x = 1,163.80 × 760.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772x = 885,046.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 885,046.62/772
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,146.43

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