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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777.84, 1,072.89 and 660.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777.84, 1,072.89 and 660.60 is: 911.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777.84 : 1,072.89 = 660.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777.84/1,072.89 = 660.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777.84x = 1,072.89 × 660.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777.84x = 708,751.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 708,751.13/777.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 911.18

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