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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.90, 1,160.19 and 637.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774.90, 1,160.19 and 637.74 is: 954.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774.90 : 1,160.19 = 637.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774.90/1,160.19 = 637.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774.90x = 1,160.19 × 637.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774.90x = 739,899.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 739,899.57/774.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 954.83

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