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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777.26, 1,166.29 and 732.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777.26, 1,166.29 and 732.44 is: 1,099.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777.26 : 1,166.29 = 732.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777.26/1,166.29 = 732.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777.26x = 1,166.29 × 732.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777.26x = 854,229.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 854,229.79/777.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,099.03

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