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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776.43, 1,157.72 and 744.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 776.43, 1,157.72 and 744.03 is: 1,109.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776.43 : 1,157.72 = 744.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776.43/1,157.72 = 744.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776.43x = 1,157.72 × 744.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776.43x = 861,378.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 861,378.41/776.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,109.41

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