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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778.80, 1,166.38 and 559.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778.80, 1,166.38 and 559.70 is: 838.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778.80 : 1,166.38 = 559.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778.80/1,166.38 = 559.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778.80x = 1,166.38 × 559.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778.80x = 652,822.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 652,822.89/778.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 838.24

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