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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.72, 1,070.40 and 731.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774.72, 1,070.40 and 731.52 is: 1,010.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774.72 : 1,070.40 = 731.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774.72/1,070.40 = 731.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774.72x = 1,070.40 × 731.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774.72x = 783,019.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 783,019.01/774.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,010.71

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