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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778.23, 1,168.25 and 546.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778.23, 1,168.25 and 546.16 is: 819.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778.23 : 1,168.25 = 546.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778.23/1,168.25 = 546.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778.23x = 1,168.25 × 546.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778.23x = 638,051.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 638,051.42/778.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 819.88

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