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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 963.78, 1,444.05 and 771

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 963.78, 1,444.05 and 771 is: 1,155.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    963.78 : 1,444.05 = 771 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    963.78/1,444.05 = 771/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    963.78x = 1,444.05 × 771
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    963.78x = 1,113,362.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,113,362.55/963.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,155.20

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