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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.68, 1,156.38 and 716.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774.68, 1,156.38 and 716.84 is: 1,070.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774.68 : 1,156.38 = 716.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774.68/1,156.38 = 716.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774.68x = 1,156.38 × 716.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774.68x = 828,939.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 828,939.44/774.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,070.04

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