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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777.77, 1,165.58 and 604.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777.77, 1,165.58 and 604.63 is: 906.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777.77 : 1,165.58 = 604.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777.77/1,165.58 = 604.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777.77x = 1,165.58 × 604.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777.77x = 704,744.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704,744.64/777.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 906.11

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