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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776.04, 1,161.30 and 765

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 776.04, 1,161.30 and 765 is: 1,144.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776.04 : 1,161.30 = 765 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776.04/1,161.30 = 765/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776.04x = 1,161.30 × 765
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776.04x = 888,394.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 888,394.50/776.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,144.78

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