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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777.44, 1,171.76 and 744.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777.44, 1,171.76 and 744.50 is: 1,122.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777.44 : 1,171.76 = 744.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777.44/1,171.76 = 744.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777.44x = 1,171.76 × 744.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777.44x = 872,375.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 872,375.32/777.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,122.11

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