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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778.08, 1,166.16 and 605.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778.08, 1,166.16 and 605.28 is: 907.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778.08 : 1,166.16 = 605.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778.08/1,166.16 = 605.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778.08x = 1,166.16 × 605.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778.08x = 705,853.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 705,853.32/778.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 907.17

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