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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778.18, 1,161.20 and 709.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778.18, 1,161.20 and 709.18 is: 1,058.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778.18 : 1,161.20 = 709.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778.18/1,161.20 = 709.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778.18x = 1,161.20 × 709.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778.18x = 823,499.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 823,499.82/778.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,058.24

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