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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778.83, 1,168.25 and 739.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778.83, 1,168.25 and 739.91 is: 1,109.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778.83 : 1,168.25 = 739.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778.83/1,168.25 = 739.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778.83x = 1,168.25 × 739.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778.83x = 864,390.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 864,390.32/778.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,109.86

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