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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777.05, 1,167.20 and 655.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777.05, 1,167.20 and 655.55 is: 984.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777.05 : 1,167.20 = 655.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777.05/1,167.20 = 655.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777.05x = 1,167.20 × 655.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777.05x = 765,157.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 765,157.96/777.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 984.70

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