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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874.04, 1,307.19 and 777.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 874.04, 1,307.19 and 777.22 is: 1,162.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    874.04 : 1,307.19 = 777.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    874.04/1,307.19 = 777.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    874.04x = 1,307.19 × 777.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    874.04x = 1,015,973.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,015,973.16/874.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,162.39

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