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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.59, 1,161.99 and 759.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.59, 1,161.99 and 759.19 is: 1,137.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.59 : 1,161.99 = 759.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.59/1,161.99 = 759.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.59x = 1,161.99 × 759.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.59x = 882,171.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 882,171.19/775.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,137.42

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