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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.80, 1,166.40 and 759.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.80, 1,166.40 and 759.60 is: 1,142.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.80 : 1,166.40 = 759.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.80/1,166.40 = 759.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.80x = 1,166.40 × 759.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.80x = 885,997.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 885,997.44/775.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,142.04

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