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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778.14, 1,165.86 and 740.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778.14, 1,165.86 and 740.16 is: 1,108.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778.14 : 1,165.86 = 740.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778.14/1,165.86 = 740.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778.14x = 1,165.86 × 740.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778.14x = 862,922.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 862,922.94/778.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,108.96

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