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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.91, 1,162.49 and 756.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.91, 1,162.49 and 756.77 is: 1,133.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.91 : 1,162.49 = 756.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.91/1,162.49 = 756.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.91x = 1,162.49 × 756.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.91x = 879,727.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 879,727.96/775.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,133.80

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