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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778.14, 1,074.24 and 738.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778.14, 1,074.24 and 738.18 is: 1,019.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778.14 : 1,074.24 = 738.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778.14/1,074.24 = 738.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778.14x = 1,074.24 × 738.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778.14x = 792,982.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 792,982.48/778.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,019.07

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