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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.80, 1,160.40 and 774.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774.80, 1,160.40 and 774.80 is: 1,160.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774.80 : 1,160.40 = 774.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774.80/1,160.40 = 774.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774.80x = 1,160.40 × 774.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774.80x = 899,077.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 899,077.92/774.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,160.40

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