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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.83, 1,163.75 and 736.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.83, 1,163.75 and 736.90 is: 1,105.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.83 : 1,163.75 = 736.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.83/1,163.75 = 736.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.83x = 1,163.75 × 736.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.83x = 857,560.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 857,560.78/775.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,105.35

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