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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776.50, 1,155.92 and 741.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 776.50, 1,155.92 and 741.10 is: 1,103.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776.50 : 1,155.92 = 741.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776.50/1,155.92 = 741.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776.50x = 1,155.92 × 741.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776.50x = 856,652.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 856,652.31/776.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,103.22

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