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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777.04, 1,160.02 and 675.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777.04, 1,160.02 and 675.12 is: 1,007.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777.04 : 1,160.02 = 675.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777.04/1,160.02 = 675.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777.04x = 1,160.02 × 675.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777.04x = 783,152.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 783,152.70/777.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,007.87

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