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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776.88, 1,072.17 and 666.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 776.88, 1,072.17 and 666.72 is: 920.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776.88 : 1,072.17 = 666.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776.88/1,072.17 = 666.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776.88x = 1,072.17 × 666.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776.88x = 714,837.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 714,837.18/776.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 920.14

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