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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.39, 1,169.59 and 730.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.39, 1,169.59 and 730.48 is: 1,101.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.39 : 1,169.59 = 730.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.39/1,169.59 = 730.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.39x = 1,169.59 × 730.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.39x = 854,362.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 854,362.10/775.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,101.85

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