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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777.93, 1,159.95 and 745.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777.93, 1,159.95 and 745.53 is: 1,111.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777.93 : 1,159.95 = 745.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777.93/1,159.95 = 745.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777.93x = 1,159.95 × 745.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777.93x = 864,777.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 864,777.52/777.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,111.64

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