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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777.10, 1,163.57 and 654.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777.10, 1,163.57 and 654.08 is: 979.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777.10 : 1,163.57 = 654.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777.10/1,163.57 = 654.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777.10x = 1,163.57 × 654.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777.10x = 761,067.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 761,067.87/777.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 979.38

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