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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778.33, 1,166.07 and 648.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778.33, 1,166.07 and 648.53 is: 971.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778.33 : 1,166.07 = 648.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778.33/1,166.07 = 648.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778.33x = 1,166.07 × 648.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778.33x = 756,225.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 756,225.55/778.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 971.61

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