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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.27, 1,162.90 and 736.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.27, 1,162.90 and 736.34 is: 1,104.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.27 : 1,162.90 = 736.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.27/1,162.90 = 736.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.27x = 1,162.90 × 736.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.27x = 856,282.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 856,282.82/775.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,104.50

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