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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778.89, 1,168.33 and 534.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778.89, 1,168.33 and 534.67 is: 802.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778.89 : 1,168.33 = 534.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778.89/1,168.33 = 534.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778.89x = 1,168.33 × 534.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778.89x = 624,671.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624,671.00/778.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 802.00

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