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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.17, 1,163.07 and 762.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.17, 1,163.07 and 762.89 is: 1,144.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.17 : 1,163.07 = 762.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.17/1,163.07 = 762.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.17x = 1,163.07 × 762.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.17x = 887,288.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 887,288.66/775.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,144.64

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