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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778.98, 1,168.05 and 505.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778.98, 1,168.05 and 505.20 is: 757.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778.98 : 1,168.05 = 505.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778.98/1,168.05 = 505.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778.98x = 1,168.05 × 505.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778.98x = 590,098.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,098.86/778.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 757.53

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