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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777.47, 1,160.33 and 678.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777.47, 1,160.33 and 678.24 is: 1,012.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777.47 : 1,160.33 = 678.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777.47/1,160.33 = 678.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777.47x = 1,160.33 × 678.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777.47x = 786,978.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 786,978.83/777.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,012.24

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