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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778, 1,165.08 and 750.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778, 1,165.08 and 750.06 is: 1,123.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778 : 1,165.08 = 750.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778/1,165.08 = 750.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778x = 1,165.08 × 750.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778x = 873,879.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 873,879.90/778
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,123.24

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