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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783.60, 1,175.40 and 778.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783.60, 1,175.40 and 778.80 is: 1,168.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783.60 : 1,175.40 = 778.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783.60/1,175.40 = 778.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783.60x = 1,175.40 × 778.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783.60x = 915,401.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 915,401.52/783.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,168.20

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