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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777.87, 1,163.12 and 668.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777.87, 1,163.12 and 668.52 is: 999.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777.87 : 1,163.12 = 668.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777.87/1,163.12 = 668.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777.87x = 1,163.12 × 668.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777.87x = 777,565.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 777,565.64/777.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 999.61

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