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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.14, 1,159.02 and 754.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.14, 1,159.02 and 754.74 is: 1,132.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.14 : 1,159.02 = 754.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.14/1,159.02 = 754.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.14x = 1,159.02 × 754.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.14x = 874,758.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 874,758.75/772.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,132.90

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