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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778.06, 1,167.53 and 605.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778.06, 1,167.53 and 605.08 is: 907.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778.06 : 1,167.53 = 605.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778.06/1,167.53 = 605.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778.06x = 1,167.53 × 605.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778.06x = 706,449.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 706,449.05/778.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 907.96

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