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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.96, 1,162.64 and 761.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774.96, 1,162.64 and 761.19 is: 1,141.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774.96 : 1,162.64 = 761.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774.96/1,162.64 = 761.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774.96x = 1,162.64 × 761.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774.96x = 884,989.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 884,989.94/774.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,141.98

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