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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778.55, 1,168.00 and 701.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778.55, 1,168.00 and 701.10 is: 1,051.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778.55 : 1,168.00 = 701.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778.55/1,168.00 = 701.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778.55x = 1,168.00 × 701.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778.55x = 818,883.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 818,883.05/778.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,051.81

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