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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778.60, 1,166.68 and 489.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778.60, 1,166.68 and 489.43 is: 733.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778.60 : 1,166.68 = 489.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778.60/1,166.68 = 489.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778.60x = 1,166.68 × 489.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778.60x = 571,008.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,008.19/778.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 733.38

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