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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777.81, 1,160.99 and 712.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777.81, 1,160.99 and 712.87 is: 1,064.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777.81 : 1,160.99 = 712.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777.81/1,160.99 = 712.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777.81x = 1,160.99 × 712.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777.81x = 827,634.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 827,634.94/777.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,064.06

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