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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786.70, 1,180.41 and 773.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786.70, 1,180.41 and 773.74 is: 1,160.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786.70 : 1,180.41 = 773.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786.70/1,180.41 = 773.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786.70x = 1,180.41 × 773.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786.70x = 913,330.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 913,330.43/786.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,160.96

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