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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.02, 1,161.12 and 704.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774.02, 1,161.12 and 704.36 is: 1,056.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774.02 : 1,161.12 = 704.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774.02/1,161.12 = 704.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774.02x = 1,161.12 × 704.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774.02x = 817,846.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 817,846.48/774.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,056.62

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