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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778.84, 1,166.94 and 698.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778.84, 1,166.94 and 698.68 is: 1,046.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778.84 : 1,166.94 = 698.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778.84/1,166.94 = 698.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778.84x = 1,166.94 × 698.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778.84x = 815,317.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 815,317.64/778.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,046.84

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