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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778.24, 1,165.76 and 676.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778.24, 1,165.76 and 676.80 is: 1,013.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778.24 : 1,165.76 = 676.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778.24/1,165.76 = 676.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778.24x = 1,165.76 × 676.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778.24x = 788,986.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 788,986.37/778.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,013.81

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