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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778.66, 1,158.33 and 770.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778.66, 1,158.33 and 770.84 is: 1,146.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778.66 : 1,158.33 = 770.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778.66/1,158.33 = 770.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778.66x = 1,158.33 × 770.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778.66x = 892,887.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 892,887.10/778.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,146.70

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