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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778.68, 1,167.75 and 649.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778.68, 1,167.75 and 649.49 is: 974.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778.68 : 1,167.75 = 649.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778.68/1,167.75 = 649.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778.68x = 1,167.75 × 649.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778.68x = 758,436.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 758,436.11/778.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 974.00

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