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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776.15, 1,155.43 and 772.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 776.15, 1,155.43 and 772.05 is: 1,149.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776.15 : 1,155.43 = 772.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776.15/1,155.43 = 772.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776.15x = 1,155.43 × 772.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776.15x = 892,050.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 892,050.69/776.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,149.33

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