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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776.96, 1,166.96 and 603.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 776.96, 1,166.96 and 603.98 is: 907.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776.96 : 1,166.96 = 603.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776.96/1,166.96 = 603.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776.96x = 1,166.96 × 603.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776.96x = 704,820.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704,820.50/776.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 907.15

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