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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771.64, 1,160.02 and 714.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771.64, 1,160.02 and 714.57 is: 1,074.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771.64 : 1,160.02 = 714.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771.64/1,160.02 = 714.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771.64x = 1,160.02 × 714.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771.64x = 828,912.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 828,912.03/771.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,074.22

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