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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 779.52, 1,169.92 and 750.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 779.52, 1,169.92 and 750.08 is: 1,125.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    779.52 : 1,169.92 = 750.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    779.52/1,169.92 = 750.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    779.52x = 1,169.92 × 750.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    779.52x = 877,533.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 877,533.59/779.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,125.74

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