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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.32, 1,163.72 and 733.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.32, 1,163.72 and 733.70 is: 1,101.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.32 : 1,163.72 = 733.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.32/1,163.72 = 733.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.32x = 1,163.72 × 733.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.32x = 853,821.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 853,821.36/775.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,101.25

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