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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778.88, 1,166.67 and 486.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778.88, 1,166.67 and 486.51 is: 728.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778.88 : 1,166.67 = 486.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778.88/1,166.67 = 486.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778.88x = 1,166.67 × 486.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778.88x = 567,592.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 567,592.25/778.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 728.73

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