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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778.05, 1,166.46 and 533.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778.05, 1,166.46 and 533.85 is: 800.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778.05 : 1,166.46 = 533.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778.05/1,166.46 = 533.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778.05x = 1,166.46 × 533.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778.05x = 622,714.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 622,714.67/778.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 800.35

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