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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.72, 1,159.72 and 766.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.72, 1,159.72 and 766.64 is: 1,150.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.72 : 1,159.72 = 766.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.72/1,159.72 = 766.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.72x = 1,159.72 × 766.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.72x = 889,088.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 889,088.72/772.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,150.60

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