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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777.60, 1,163.76 and 756.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777.60, 1,163.76 and 756.72 is: 1,132.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777.60 : 1,163.76 = 756.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777.60/1,163.76 = 756.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777.60x = 1,163.76 × 756.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777.60x = 880,640.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 880,640.47/777.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,132.51

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