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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.26, 1,157.38 and 674.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.26, 1,157.38 and 674.51 is: 1,010.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.26 : 1,157.38 = 674.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.26/1,157.38 = 674.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.26x = 1,157.38 × 674.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.26x = 780,664.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 780,664.38/772.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,010.88

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