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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776.64, 1,158.40 and 731.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 776.64, 1,158.40 and 731.52 is: 1,091.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776.64 : 1,158.40 = 731.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776.64/1,158.40 = 731.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776.64x = 1,158.40 × 731.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776.64x = 847,392.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 847,392.77/776.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,091.10

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