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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.77, 1,158.15 and 669.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.77, 1,158.15 and 669.63 is: 1,003.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.77 : 1,158.15 = 669.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.77/1,158.15 = 669.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.77x = 1,158.15 × 669.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.77x = 775,531.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 775,531.53/772.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,003.57

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