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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777.30, 1,158.48 and 770.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777.30, 1,158.48 and 770.86 is: 1,148.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777.30 : 1,158.48 = 770.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777.30/1,158.48 = 770.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777.30x = 1,158.48 × 770.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777.30x = 893,029.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 893,029.24/777.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,148.89

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