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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777.90, 1,066.89 and 738.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777.90, 1,066.89 and 738.30 is: 1,012.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777.90 : 1,066.89 = 738.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777.90/1,066.89 = 738.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777.90x = 1,066.89 × 738.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777.90x = 787,684.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 787,684.89/777.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,012.58

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