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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.64, 1,163.44 and 766.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.64, 1,163.44 and 766.46 is: 1,149.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.64 : 1,163.44 = 766.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.64/1,163.44 = 766.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.64x = 1,163.44 × 766.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.64x = 891,730.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 891,730.22/775.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,149.67

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