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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777.12, 1,077.41 and 737.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777.12, 1,077.41 and 737.58 is: 1,022.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777.12 : 1,077.41 = 737.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777.12/1,077.41 = 737.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777.12x = 1,077.41 × 737.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777.12x = 794,672.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 794,672.38/777.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,022.59

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