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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.78, 1,162.17 and 751.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774.78, 1,162.17 and 751.02 is: 1,126.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774.78 : 1,162.17 = 751.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774.78/1,162.17 = 751.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774.78x = 1,162.17 × 751.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774.78x = 872,812.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 872,812.91/774.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,126.53

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