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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778.82, 1,165.19 and 534.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778.82, 1,165.19 and 534.60 is: 799.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778.82 : 1,165.19 = 534.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778.82/1,165.19 = 534.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778.82x = 1,165.19 × 534.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778.82x = 622,907.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 622,907.90/778.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 799.81

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