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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776.66, 1,166.61 and 734.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 776.66, 1,166.61 and 734.54 is: 1,103.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776.66 : 1,166.61 = 734.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776.66/1,166.61 = 734.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776.66x = 1,166.61 × 734.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776.66x = 856,921.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 856,921.71/776.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,103.34

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