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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778.68, 1,073.57 and 645.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778.68, 1,073.57 and 645.44 is: 889.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778.68 : 1,073.57 = 645.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778.68/1,073.57 = 645.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778.68x = 1,073.57 × 645.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778.68x = 692,916.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 692,916.43/778.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 889.86

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