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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 844.78, 1,260.77 and 775.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 844.78, 1,260.77 and 775.05 is: 1,156.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    844.78 : 1,260.77 = 775.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    844.78/1,260.77 = 775.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    844.78x = 1,260.77 × 775.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    844.78x = 977,157.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 977,157.85/844.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,156.70

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