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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778.44, 1,164.06 and 603.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778.44, 1,164.06 and 603.12 is: 901.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778.44 : 1,164.06 = 603.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778.44/1,164.06 = 603.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778.44x = 1,164.06 × 603.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778.44x = 702,067.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 702,067.87/778.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 901.89

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