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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777.96, 1,164.78 and 656.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777.96, 1,164.78 and 656.28 is: 982.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777.96 : 1,164.78 = 656.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777.96/1,164.78 = 656.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777.96x = 1,164.78 × 656.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777.96x = 764,421.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 764,421.82/777.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 982.60

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