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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776.71, 1,163.76 and 748

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 776.71, 1,163.76 and 748 is: 1,120.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776.71 : 1,163.76 = 748 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776.71/1,163.76 = 748/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776.71x = 1,163.76 × 748
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776.71x = 870,492.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 870,492.48/776.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,120.74

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