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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777.69, 1,165.49 and 425.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777.69, 1,165.49 and 425.39 is: 637.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777.69 : 1,165.49 = 425.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777.69/1,165.49 = 425.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777.69x = 1,165.49 × 425.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777.69x = 495,779.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,779.84/777.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.50

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