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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770.54, 1,145.92 and 746.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770.54, 1,145.92 and 746.24 is: 1,109.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770.54 : 1,145.92 = 746.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770.54/1,145.92 = 746.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770.54x = 1,145.92 × 746.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770.54x = 855,131.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 855,131.34/770.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,109.78

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