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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777.02, 1,160.38 and 734.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777.02, 1,160.38 and 734.90 is: 1,097.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777.02 : 1,160.38 = 734.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777.02/1,160.38 = 734.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777.02x = 1,160.38 × 734.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777.02x = 852,763.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 852,763.26/777.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,097.48

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