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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777.80, 1,071.06 and 735.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777.80, 1,071.06 and 735.08 is: 1,012.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777.80 : 1,071.06 = 735.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777.80/1,071.06 = 735.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777.80x = 1,071.06 × 735.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777.80x = 787,314.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 787,314.78/777.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,012.23

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