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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.89, 1,163.84 and 730.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.89, 1,163.84 and 730.80 is: 1,096.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.89 : 1,163.84 = 730.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.89/1,163.84 = 730.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.89x = 1,163.84 × 730.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.89x = 850,530.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 850,530.62/775.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,096.20

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