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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788.27, 1,176.50 and 775.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788.27, 1,176.50 and 775.29 is: 1,157.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788.27 : 1,176.50 = 775.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788.27/1,176.50 = 775.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788.27x = 1,176.50 × 775.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788.27x = 912,128.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 912,128.69/788.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,157.13

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