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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777.36, 1,164.60 and 731.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777.36, 1,164.60 and 731.28 is: 1,095.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777.36 : 1,164.60 = 731.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777.36/1,164.60 = 731.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777.36x = 1,164.60 × 731.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777.36x = 851,648.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 851,648.69/777.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,095.57

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