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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776.52, 1,163.46 and 748.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 776.52, 1,163.46 and 748.07 is: 1,120.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776.52 : 1,163.46 = 748.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776.52/1,163.46 = 748.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776.52x = 1,163.46 × 748.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776.52x = 870,350.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 870,350.87/776.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,120.84

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