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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778.52, 1,166.16 and 485.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778.52, 1,166.16 and 485.60 is: 727.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778.52 : 1,166.16 = 485.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778.52/1,166.16 = 485.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778.52x = 1,166.16 × 485.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778.52x = 566,287.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 566,287.30/778.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727.39

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