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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.56, 1,154.48 and 749.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774.56, 1,154.48 and 749.25 is: 1,116.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774.56 : 1,154.48 = 749.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774.56/1,154.48 = 749.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774.56x = 1,154.48 × 749.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774.56x = 864,990.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 864,990.39/774.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,116.76

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