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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778.92, 1,167.52 and 595.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778.92, 1,167.52 and 595.84 is: 893.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778.92 : 1,167.52 = 595.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778.92/1,167.52 = 595.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778.92x = 1,167.52 × 595.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778.92x = 695,655.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 695,655.12/778.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 893.10

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