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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.30, 1,161.15 and 756.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.30, 1,161.15 and 756.10 is: 1,136.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.30 : 1,161.15 = 756.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.30/1,161.15 = 756.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.30x = 1,161.15 × 756.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.30x = 877,945.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 877,945.52/772.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,136.79

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