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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770.45, 1,148.18 and 747.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770.45, 1,148.18 and 747.02 is: 1,113.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770.45 : 1,148.18 = 747.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770.45/1,148.18 = 747.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770.45x = 1,148.18 × 747.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770.45x = 857,712.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 857,712.56/770.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,113.27

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