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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777.37, 1,164.16 and 749.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777.37, 1,164.16 and 749.42 is: 1,122.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777.37 : 1,164.16 = 749.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777.37/1,164.16 = 749.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777.37x = 1,164.16 × 749.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777.37x = 872,441.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 872,441.04/777.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,122.31

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