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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.16, 1,153.72 and 749.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774.16, 1,153.72 and 749.56 is: 1,117.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774.16 : 1,153.72 = 749.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774.16/1,153.72 = 749.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774.16x = 1,153.72 × 749.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774.16x = 864,782.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 864,782.36/774.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,117.06

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