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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776.59, 1,162.96 and 763.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 776.59, 1,162.96 and 763.22 is: 1,142.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776.59 : 1,162.96 = 763.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776.59/1,162.96 = 763.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776.59x = 1,162.96 × 763.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776.59x = 887,595.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 887,595.33/776.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,142.94

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