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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 784.68, 1,177.44 and 762.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 784.68, 1,177.44 and 762.24 is: 1,143.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    784.68 : 1,177.44 = 762.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    784.68/1,177.44 = 762.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    784.68x = 1,177.44 × 762.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    784.68x = 897,491.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 897,491.87/784.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,143.77

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