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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.92, 1,165.05 and 750.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.92, 1,165.05 and 750.99 is: 1,127.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.92 : 1,165.05 = 750.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.92/1,165.05 = 750.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.92x = 1,165.05 × 750.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.92x = 874,940.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 874,940.90/775.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,127.62

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