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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777.46, 1,167.71 and 604.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777.46, 1,167.71 and 604.48 is: 907.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777.46 : 1,167.71 = 604.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777.46/1,167.71 = 604.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777.46x = 1,167.71 × 604.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777.46x = 705,857.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 705,857.34/777.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 907.90

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