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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778.06, 1,165.88 and 662.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778.06, 1,165.88 and 662.03 is: 992.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778.06 : 1,165.88 = 662.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778.06/1,165.88 = 662.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778.06x = 1,165.88 × 662.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778.06x = 771,842.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 771,842.77/778.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 992.01

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