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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.39, 1,168.08 and 729.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774.39, 1,168.08 and 729.48 is: 1,100.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774.39 : 1,168.08 = 729.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774.39/1,168.08 = 729.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774.39x = 1,168.08 × 729.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774.39x = 852,091.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 852,091.00/774.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,100.34

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