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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771.24, 1,154.10 and 719.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771.24, 1,154.10 and 719.75 is: 1,077.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771.24 : 1,154.10 = 719.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771.24/1,154.10 = 719.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771.24x = 1,154.10 × 719.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771.24x = 830,663.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 830,663.48/771.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,077.05

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