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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.16, 1,161.34 and 746.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.16, 1,161.34 and 746.72 is: 1,118.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.16 : 1,161.34 = 746.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.16/1,161.34 = 746.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.16x = 1,161.34 × 746.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.16x = 867,195.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 867,195.80/775.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,118.73

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