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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778.82, 1,168.70 and 518.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778.82, 1,168.70 and 518.94 is: 778.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778.82 : 1,168.70 = 518.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778.82/1,168.70 = 518.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778.82x = 1,168.70 × 518.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778.82x = 606,482.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 606,482.58/778.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 778.72

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