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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776.44, 1,162.84 and 754.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 776.44, 1,162.84 and 754.57 is: 1,130.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776.44 : 1,162.84 = 754.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776.44/1,162.84 = 754.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776.44x = 1,162.84 × 754.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776.44x = 877,444.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 877,444.18/776.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,130.09

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