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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770.49, 1,154.43 and 741.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770.49, 1,154.43 and 741.65 is: 1,111.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770.49 : 1,154.43 = 741.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770.49/1,154.43 = 741.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770.49x = 1,154.43 × 741.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770.49x = 856,177.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 856,177.24/770.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,111.21

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