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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.16, 1,150.75 and 747.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.16, 1,150.75 and 747.56 is: 1,114.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.16 : 1,150.75 = 747.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.16/1,150.75 = 747.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.16x = 1,150.75 × 747.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.16x = 860,250.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 860,250.93/772.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,114.08

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