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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777.29, 1,166.44 and 714.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777.29, 1,166.44 and 714.72 is: 1,072.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777.29 : 1,166.44 = 714.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777.29/1,166.44 = 714.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777.29x = 1,166.44 × 714.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777.29x = 833,678.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 833,678.00/777.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,072.54

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