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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778.38, 1,166.04 and 517.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778.38, 1,166.04 and 517.62 is: 775.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778.38 : 1,166.04 = 517.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778.38/1,166.04 = 517.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778.38x = 1,166.04 × 517.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778.38x = 603,565.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 603,565.62/778.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 775.41

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