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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787.51, 1,175.37 and 774.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787.51, 1,175.37 and 774.54 is: 1,156.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787.51 : 1,175.37 = 774.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787.51/1,175.37 = 774.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787.51x = 1,175.37 × 774.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787.51x = 910,371.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 910,371.08/787.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,156.01

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