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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.97, 1,162.94 and 677.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.97, 1,162.94 and 677.55 is: 1,015.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.97 : 1,162.94 = 677.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.97/1,162.94 = 677.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.97x = 1,162.94 × 677.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.97x = 787,950.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 787,950.00/775.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,015.44

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