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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778.65, 1,168.08 and 284.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778.65, 1,168.08 and 284.99 is: 427.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778.65 : 1,168.08 = 284.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778.65/1,168.08 = 284.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778.65x = 1,168.08 × 284.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778.65x = 332,894.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,894.57/778.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.53

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