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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.16, 1,154.51 and 711.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774.16, 1,154.51 and 711.16 is: 1,060.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774.16 : 1,154.51 = 711.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774.16/1,154.51 = 711.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774.16x = 1,154.51 × 711.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774.16x = 821,041.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 821,041.33/774.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,060.56

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