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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783.16, 1,175.96 and 777.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783.16, 1,175.96 and 777.52 is: 1,167.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783.16 : 1,175.96 = 777.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783.16/1,175.96 = 777.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783.16x = 1,175.96 × 777.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783.16x = 914,332.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 914,332.42/783.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,167.49

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