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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778.56, 1,165.80 and 656.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778.56, 1,165.80 and 656.52 is: 983.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778.56 : 1,165.80 = 656.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778.56/1,165.80 = 656.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778.56x = 1,165.80 × 656.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778.56x = 765,371.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 765,371.02/778.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 983.06

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