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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777.33, 1,166.00 and 738.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777.33, 1,166.00 and 738.41 is: 1,107.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777.33 : 1,166.00 = 738.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777.33/1,166.00 = 738.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777.33x = 1,166.00 × 738.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777.33x = 860,976.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 860,976.54/777.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,107.61

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