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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.82, 1,156.69 and 747.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774.82, 1,156.69 and 747.82 is: 1,116.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774.82 : 1,156.69 = 747.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774.82/1,156.69 = 747.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774.82x = 1,156.69 × 747.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774.82x = 864,995.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 864,995.92/774.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,116.38

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