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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778.33, 1,161.04 and 755.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778.33, 1,161.04 and 755.52 is: 1,127.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778.33 : 1,161.04 = 755.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778.33/1,161.04 = 755.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778.33x = 1,161.04 × 755.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778.33x = 877,188.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 877,188.94/778.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,127.01

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