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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.18, 1,155.24 and 705.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774.18, 1,155.24 and 705.18 is: 1,052.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774.18 : 1,155.24 = 705.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774.18/1,155.24 = 705.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774.18x = 1,155.24 × 705.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774.18x = 814,652.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 814,652.14/774.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,052.28

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