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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773.48, 1,151.83 and 771.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773.48, 1,151.83 and 771.32 is: 1,148.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773.48 : 1,151.83 = 771.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773.48/1,151.83 = 771.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773.48x = 1,151.83 × 771.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773.48x = 888,429.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 888,429.52/773.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,148.61

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