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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778.34, 1,165.91 and 648.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778.34, 1,165.91 and 648.02 is: 970.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778.34 : 1,165.91 = 648.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778.34/1,165.91 = 648.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778.34x = 1,165.91 × 648.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778.34x = 755,523.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 755,523.93/778.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 970.69

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