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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777.68, 1,165.70 and 561.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777.68, 1,165.70 and 561.14 is: 841.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777.68 : 1,165.70 = 561.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777.68/1,165.70 = 561.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777.68x = 1,165.70 × 561.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777.68x = 654,120.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 654,120.90/777.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 841.12

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