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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.88, 1,156.91 and 766.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.88, 1,156.91 and 766.31 is: 1,142.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.88 : 1,156.91 = 766.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.88/1,156.91 = 766.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.88x = 1,156.91 × 766.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.88x = 886,542.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 886,542.09/775.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,142.64

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