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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778.56, 1,168 and 648.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778.56, 1,168 and 648.96 is: 973.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778.56 : 1,168 = 648.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778.56/1,168 = 648.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778.56x = 1,168 × 648.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778.56x = 757,985.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 757,985.28/778.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 973.57

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