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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773.92, 1,160.11 and 663.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773.92, 1,160.11 and 663.81 is: 995.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773.92 : 1,160.11 = 663.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773.92/1,160.11 = 663.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773.92x = 1,160.11 × 663.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773.92x = 770,092.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 770,092.62/773.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 995.05

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