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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777.48, 1,164.60 and 603.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777.48, 1,164.60 and 603.87 is: 904.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777.48 : 1,164.60 = 603.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777.48/1,164.60 = 603.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777.48x = 1,164.60 × 603.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777.48x = 703,267.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 703,267.00/777.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 904.55

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