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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777.76, 1,071.43 and 653.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777.76, 1,071.43 and 653.42 is: 900.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777.76 : 1,071.43 = 653.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777.76/1,071.43 = 653.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777.76x = 1,071.43 × 653.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777.76x = 700,094.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 700,094.84/777.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 900.15

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