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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778.81, 1,168.98 and 649.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778.81, 1,168.98 and 649.64 is: 975.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778.81 : 1,168.98 = 649.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778.81/1,168.98 = 649.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778.81x = 1,168.98 × 649.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778.81x = 759,410.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 759,410.32/778.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 975.09

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