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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.73, 1,158.87 and 772.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.73, 1,158.87 and 772.08 is: 1,153.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.73 : 1,158.87 = 772.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.73/1,158.87 = 772.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.73x = 1,158.87 × 772.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.73x = 894,740.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 894,740.35/775.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,153.42

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