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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777.47, 1,167.12 and 545.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777.47, 1,167.12 and 545.41 is: 818.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777.47 : 1,167.12 = 545.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777.47/1,167.12 = 545.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777.47x = 1,167.12 × 545.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777.47x = 636,556.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 636,556.00/777.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 818.75

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