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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785.20, 1,177.80 and 773.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785.20, 1,177.80 and 773.05 is: 1,159.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785.20 : 1,177.80 = 773.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785.20/1,177.80 = 773.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785.20x = 1,177.80 × 773.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785.20x = 910,498.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 910,498.29/785.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,159.58

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