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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.74, 1,161.54 and 714.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.74, 1,161.54 and 714.42 is: 1,073.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.74 : 1,161.54 = 714.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.74/1,161.54 = 714.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.74x = 1,161.54 × 714.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.74x = 829,827.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 829,827.41/772.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,073.88

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