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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776.16, 1,161.72 and 758.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 776.16, 1,161.72 and 758.52 is: 1,135.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776.16 : 1,161.72 = 758.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776.16/1,161.72 = 758.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776.16x = 1,161.72 × 758.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776.16x = 881,187.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 881,187.85/776.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,135.32

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