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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776.04, 1,161.48 and 669.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 776.04, 1,161.48 and 669.12 is: 1,001.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776.04 : 1,161.48 = 669.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776.04/1,161.48 = 669.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776.04x = 1,161.48 × 669.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776.04x = 777,169.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 777,169.50/776.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,001.46

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