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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783.80, 1,169.55 and 765.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783.80, 1,169.55 and 765.27 is: 1,141.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783.80 : 1,169.55 = 765.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783.80/1,169.55 = 765.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783.80x = 1,169.55 × 765.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783.80x = 895,021.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 895,021.53/783.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,141.91

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