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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 779.76, 1,169.10 and 677.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 779.76, 1,169.10 and 677.16 is: 1,015.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    779.76 : 1,169.10 = 677.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    779.76/1,169.10 = 677.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    779.76x = 1,169.10 × 677.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    779.76x = 791,667.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 791,667.76/779.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,015.27

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