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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773.75, 1,160.63 and 719.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773.75, 1,160.63 and 719.08 is: 1,078.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773.75 : 1,160.63 = 719.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773.75/1,160.63 = 719.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773.75x = 1,160.63 × 719.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773.75x = 834,582.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 834,582.02/773.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,078.62

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