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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794, 1,180.93 and 777.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794, 1,180.93 and 777.60 is: 1,156.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794 : 1,180.93 = 777.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794/1,180.93 = 777.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794x = 1,180.93 × 777.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794x = 918,291.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 918,291.17/794
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,156.54

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