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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.10, 1,161.15 and 768.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774.10, 1,161.15 and 768.70 is: 1,153.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774.10 : 1,161.15 = 768.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774.10/1,161.15 = 768.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774.10x = 1,161.15 × 768.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774.10x = 892,576.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 892,576.01/774.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,153.05

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