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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778.80, 1,168.26 and 664.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778.80, 1,168.26 and 664.08 is: 996.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778.80 : 1,168.26 = 664.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778.80/1,168.26 = 664.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778.80x = 1,168.26 × 664.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778.80x = 775,818.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 775,818.10/778.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 996.17

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