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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.41, 1,149.02 and 764.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.41, 1,149.02 and 764.58 is: 1,137.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.41 : 1,149.02 = 764.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.41/1,149.02 = 764.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.41x = 1,149.02 × 764.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.41x = 878,519.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 878,519.62/772.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,137.37

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