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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777.67, 1,058.81 and 775.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777.67, 1,058.81 and 775.24 is: 1,055.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777.67 : 1,058.81 = 775.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777.67/1,058.81 = 775.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777.67x = 1,058.81 × 775.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777.67x = 820,825.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 820,825.34/777.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,055.50

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