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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 779, 1,161.64 and 760.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 779, 1,161.64 and 760.36 is: 1,133.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    779 : 1,161.64 = 760.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    779/1,161.64 = 760.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    779x = 1,161.64 × 760.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    779x = 883,264.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 883,264.59/779
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,133.84

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