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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.23, 1,156.71 and 744.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.23, 1,156.71 and 744.73 is: 1,115.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.23 : 1,156.71 = 744.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.23/1,156.71 = 744.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.23x = 1,156.71 × 744.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.23x = 861,436.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 861,436.54/772.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,115.51

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