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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.77, 1,160.40 and 717.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.77, 1,160.40 and 717.45 is: 1,073.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.77 : 1,160.40 = 717.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.77/1,160.40 = 717.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.77x = 1,160.40 × 717.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.77x = 832,528.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 832,528.98/775.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,073.16

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