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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.76, 1,160.66 and 741.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774.76, 1,160.66 and 741.82 is: 1,111.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774.76 : 1,160.66 = 741.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774.76/1,160.66 = 741.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774.76x = 1,160.66 × 741.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774.76x = 861,000.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 861,000.80/774.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,111.31

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