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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777.07, 1,165.60 and 773.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777.07, 1,165.60 and 773.99 is: 1,160.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777.07 : 1,165.60 = 773.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777.07/1,165.60 = 773.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777.07x = 1,165.60 × 773.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777.07x = 902,168.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 902,168.26/777.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,160.99

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