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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.15, 1,161.18 and 652.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774.15, 1,161.18 and 652.20 is: 978.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774.15 : 1,161.18 = 652.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774.15/1,161.18 = 652.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774.15x = 1,161.18 × 652.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774.15x = 757,321.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 757,321.60/774.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 978.26

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