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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.90, 1,162.35 and 766.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774.90, 1,162.35 and 766.80 is: 1,150.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774.90 : 1,162.35 = 766.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774.90/1,162.35 = 766.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774.90x = 1,162.35 × 766.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774.90x = 891,289.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 891,289.98/774.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,150.20

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