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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777.97, 1,166.96 and 533.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777.97, 1,166.96 and 533.76 is: 800.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777.97 : 1,166.96 = 533.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777.97/1,166.96 = 533.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777.97x = 1,166.96 × 533.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777.97x = 622,868.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 622,868.07/777.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 800.63

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