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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777.47, 1,073.05 and 612.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777.47, 1,073.05 and 612.97 is: 846.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777.47 : 1,073.05 = 612.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777.47/1,073.05 = 612.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777.47x = 1,073.05 × 612.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777.47x = 657,743.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 657,743.24/777.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 846.01

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