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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776.24, 1,171.10 and 733.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 776.24, 1,171.10 and 733.76 is: 1,107.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776.24 : 1,171.10 = 733.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776.24/1,171.10 = 733.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776.24x = 1,171.10 × 733.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776.24x = 859,306.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 859,306.34/776.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,107.01

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