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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776.05, 1,162.59 and 750

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 776.05, 1,162.59 and 750 is: 1,123.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776.05 : 1,162.59 = 750 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776.05/1,162.59 = 750/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776.05x = 1,162.59 × 750
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776.05x = 871,942.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 871,942.50/776.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,123.56

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