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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777.30, 1,162.26 and 675.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777.30, 1,162.26 and 675.60 is: 1,010.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777.30 : 1,162.26 = 675.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777.30/1,162.26 = 675.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777.30x = 1,162.26 × 675.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777.30x = 785,222.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 785,222.86/777.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,010.19

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