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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778.08, 1,168.56 and 737.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778.08, 1,168.56 and 737.12 is: 1,107.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778.08 : 1,168.56 = 737.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778.08/1,168.56 = 737.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778.08x = 1,168.56 × 737.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778.08x = 861,368.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 861,368.95/778.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,107.04

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