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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778.44, 1,173.45 and 720.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778.44, 1,173.45 and 720.12 is: 1,085.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778.44 : 1,173.45 = 720.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778.44/1,173.45 = 720.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778.44x = 1,173.45 × 720.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778.44x = 845,024.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 845,024.81/778.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,085.54

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