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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 779.04, 1,166.64 and 658.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 779.04, 1,166.64 and 658.08 is: 985.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    779.04 : 1,166.64 = 658.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    779.04/1,166.64 = 658.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    779.04x = 1,166.64 × 658.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    779.04x = 767,742.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 767,742.45/779.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 985.50

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