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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.36, 1,116.66 and 778.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808.36, 1,116.66 and 778.39 is: 1,075.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.36 : 1,116.66 = 778.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.36/1,116.66 = 778.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.36x = 1,116.66 × 778.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.36x = 869,196.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 869,196.98/808.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,075.26

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