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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777.28, 1,074.01 and 612.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777.28, 1,074.01 and 612.80 is: 846.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777.28 : 1,074.01 = 612.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777.28/1,074.01 = 612.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777.28x = 1,074.01 × 612.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777.28x = 658,153.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 658,153.33/777.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 846.74

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