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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776.08, 1,071.72 and 735.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 776.08, 1,071.72 and 735.16 is: 1,015.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776.08 : 1,071.72 = 735.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776.08/1,071.72 = 735.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776.08x = 1,071.72 × 735.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776.08x = 787,885.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 787,885.68/776.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,015.21

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