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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778.02, 1,166.46 and 393

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778.02, 1,166.46 and 393 is: 589.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778.02 : 1,166.46 = 393 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778.02/1,166.46 = 393/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778.02x = 1,166.46 × 393
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778.02x = 458,418.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,418.78/778.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589.21

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