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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777.23, 1,160.15 and 684.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777.23, 1,160.15 and 684.96 is: 1,022.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777.23 : 1,160.15 = 684.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777.23/1,160.15 = 684.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777.23x = 1,160.15 × 684.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777.23x = 794,652.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 794,652.92/777.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,022.42

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