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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776.73, 1,160.36 and 773.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 776.73, 1,160.36 and 773.08 is: 1,154.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776.73 : 1,160.36 = 773.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776.73/1,160.36 = 773.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776.73x = 1,160.36 × 773.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776.73x = 897,051.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 897,051.11/776.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,154.91

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