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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777.08, 1,164.18 and 545.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777.08, 1,164.18 and 545.64 is: 817.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777.08 : 1,164.18 = 545.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777.08/1,164.18 = 545.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777.08x = 1,164.18 × 545.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777.08x = 635,223.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 635,223.18/777.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 817.45

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