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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776.42, 1,162.18 and 731.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 776.42, 1,162.18 and 731.46 is: 1,094.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776.42 : 1,162.18 = 731.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776.42/1,162.18 = 731.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776.42x = 1,162.18 × 731.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776.42x = 850,088.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 850,088.18/776.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,094.88

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