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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777.77, 1,073.34 and 479.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777.77, 1,073.34 and 479.11 is: 661.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777.77 : 1,073.34 = 479.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777.77/1,073.34 = 479.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777.77x = 1,073.34 × 479.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777.77x = 514,245.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,245.53/777.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661.18

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