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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776.58, 1,164.87 and 737.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 776.58, 1,164.87 and 737.65 is: 1,106.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776.58 : 1,164.87 = 737.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776.58/1,164.87 = 737.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776.58x = 1,164.87 × 737.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776.58x = 859,263.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 859,263.44/776.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,106.47

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