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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.48, 1,150.34 and 770.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.48, 1,150.34 and 770.32 is: 1,147.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.48 : 1,150.34 = 770.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.48/1,150.34 = 770.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.48x = 1,150.34 × 770.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.48x = 886,129.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 886,129.91/772.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,147.12

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