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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.50, 1,152.94 and 739.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774.50, 1,152.94 and 739.10 is: 1,100.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774.50 : 1,152.94 = 739.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774.50/1,152.94 = 739.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774.50x = 1,152.94 × 739.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774.50x = 852,137.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 852,137.95/774.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,100.24

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