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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778.98, 1,161.84 and 762.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778.98, 1,161.84 and 762.78 is: 1,137.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778.98 : 1,161.84 = 762.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778.98/1,161.84 = 762.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778.98x = 1,161.84 × 762.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778.98x = 886,228.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 886,228.32/778.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,137.68

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