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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778.37, 1,165.95 and 544.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778.37, 1,165.95 and 544.05 is: 814.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778.37 : 1,165.95 = 544.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778.37/1,165.95 = 544.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778.37x = 1,165.95 × 544.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778.37x = 634,335.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 634,335.10/778.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 814.96

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