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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.44, 1,168.68 and 775.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.44, 1,168.68 and 775.44 is: 1,168.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.44 : 1,168.68 = 775.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.44/1,168.68 = 775.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.44x = 1,168.68 × 775.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.44x = 906,241.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 906,241.22/775.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,168.68

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