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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 779.34, 1,167.80 and 606.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 779.34, 1,167.80 and 606.48 is: 908.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    779.34 : 1,167.80 = 606.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    779.34/1,167.80 = 606.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    779.34x = 1,167.80 × 606.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    779.34x = 708,247.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 708,247.34/779.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 908.78

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