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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783.93, 1,168.99 and 776.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783.93, 1,168.99 and 776.91 is: 1,158.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783.93 : 1,168.99 = 776.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783.93/1,168.99 = 776.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783.93x = 1,168.99 × 776.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783.93x = 908,200.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 908,200.26/783.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,158.52

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