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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778.56, 1,168.32 and 505.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778.56, 1,168.32 and 505.44 is: 758.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778.56 : 1,168.32 = 505.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778.56/1,168.32 = 505.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778.56x = 1,168.32 × 505.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778.56x = 590,515.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,515.66/778.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 758.47

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