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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,398.04, 1,929.26 and 777

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,398.04, 1,929.26 and 777 is: 1,072.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,398.04 : 1,929.26 = 777 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,398.04/1,929.26 = 777/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,398.04x = 1,929.26 × 777
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,398.04x = 1,499,035.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,499,035.02/1,398.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,072.24

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