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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.72, 1,160.28 and 751.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774.72, 1,160.28 and 751.68 is: 1,125.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774.72 : 1,160.28 = 751.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774.72/1,160.28 = 751.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774.72x = 1,160.28 × 751.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774.72x = 872,159.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 872,159.27/774.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,125.77

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