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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773.50, 1,151.45 and 738.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773.50, 1,151.45 and 738.10 is: 1,098.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773.50 : 1,151.45 = 738.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773.50/1,151.45 = 738.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773.50x = 1,151.45 × 738.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773.50x = 849,885.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 849,885.25/773.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,098.75

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