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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778.71, 1,166.07 and 755.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778.71, 1,166.07 and 755.64 is: 1,131.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778.71 : 1,166.07 = 755.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778.71/1,166.07 = 755.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778.71x = 1,166.07 × 755.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778.71x = 881,129.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 881,129.13/778.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,131.52

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