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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776.46, 1,166.21 and 603.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 776.46, 1,166.21 and 603.48 is: 906.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776.46 : 1,166.21 = 603.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776.46/1,166.21 = 603.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776.46x = 1,166.21 × 603.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776.46x = 703,784.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 703,784.41/776.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 906.40

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