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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 782.18, 1,167.13 and 755.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 782.18, 1,167.13 and 755.76 is: 1,127.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    782.18 : 1,167.13 = 755.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    782.18/1,167.13 = 755.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    782.18x = 1,167.13 × 755.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    782.18x = 882,066.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 882,066.39/782.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,127.70

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