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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777.66, 1,160.22 and 699.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777.66, 1,160.22 and 699.36 is: 1,043.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777.66 : 1,160.22 = 699.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777.66/1,160.22 = 699.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777.66x = 1,160.22 × 699.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777.66x = 811,411.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 811,411.46/777.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,043.40

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