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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778.19, 1,161.25 and 759.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778.19, 1,161.25 and 759.80 is: 1,133.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778.19 : 1,161.25 = 759.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778.19/1,161.25 = 759.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778.19x = 1,161.25 × 759.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778.19x = 882,318.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 882,318.75/778.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,133.82

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