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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786.21, 1,179.50 and 773.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786.21, 1,179.50 and 773.15 is: 1,159.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786.21 : 1,179.50 = 773.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786.21/1,179.50 = 773.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786.21x = 1,179.50 × 773.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786.21x = 911,930.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 911,930.43/786.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,159.91

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