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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771.18, 1,155.27 and 731.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771.18, 1,155.27 and 731.82 is: 1,096.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771.18 : 1,155.27 = 731.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771.18/1,155.27 = 731.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771.18x = 1,155.27 × 731.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771.18x = 845,449.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 845,449.69/771.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,096.31

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