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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778.92, 1,166.45 and 604.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778.92, 1,166.45 and 604.13 is: 904.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778.92 : 1,166.45 = 604.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778.92/1,166.45 = 604.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778.92x = 1,166.45 × 604.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778.92x = 704,688.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704,688.60/778.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 904.70

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