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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786.20, 1,179.66 and 773.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786.20, 1,179.66 and 773.24 is: 1,160.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786.20 : 1,179.66 = 773.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786.20/1,179.66 = 773.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786.20x = 1,179.66 × 773.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786.20x = 912,160.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 912,160.30/786.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,160.21

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