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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778.32, 1,074.18 and 668.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778.32, 1,074.18 and 668.16 is: 922.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778.32 : 1,074.18 = 668.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778.32/1,074.18 = 668.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778.32x = 1,074.18 × 668.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778.32x = 717,724.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 717,724.11/778.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 922.15

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