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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.74, 1,157.22 and 744.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.74, 1,157.22 and 744.80 is: 1,115.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.74 : 1,157.22 = 744.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.74/1,157.22 = 744.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.74x = 1,157.22 × 744.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.74x = 861,891.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 861,891.67/772.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,115.37

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