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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778.01, 1,160.22 and 734.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778.01, 1,160.22 and 734.87 is: 1,095.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778.01 : 1,160.22 = 734.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778.01/1,160.22 = 734.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778.01x = 1,160.22 × 734.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778.01x = 852,616.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 852,616.53/778.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,095.90

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