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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777.79, 1,167.19 and 715.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777.79, 1,167.19 and 715.22 is: 1,073.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777.79 : 1,167.19 = 715.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777.79/1,167.19 = 715.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777.79x = 1,167.19 × 715.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777.79x = 834,797.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 834,797.63/777.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,073.29

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