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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778.56, 1,164.60 and 605.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778.56, 1,164.60 and 605.76 is: 906.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778.56 : 1,164.60 = 605.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778.56/1,164.60 = 605.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778.56x = 1,164.60 × 605.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778.56x = 705,468.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 705,468.10/778.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 906.12

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