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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776.19, 1,164.42 and 678.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 776.19, 1,164.42 and 678.45 is: 1,017.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776.19 : 1,164.42 = 678.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776.19/1,164.42 = 678.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776.19x = 1,164.42 × 678.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776.19x = 790,000.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 790,000.75/776.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,017.79

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