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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 782.76, 1,172.10 and 759.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 782.76, 1,172.10 and 759.67 is: 1,137.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    782.76 : 1,172.10 = 759.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    782.76/1,172.10 = 759.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    782.76x = 1,172.10 × 759.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    782.76x = 890,409.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 890,409.21/782.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,137.53

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