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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 870.48, 1,304.37 and 778.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 870.48, 1,304.37 and 778.68 is: 1,166.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    870.48 : 1,304.37 = 778.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    870.48/1,304.37 = 778.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    870.48x = 1,304.37 × 778.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    870.48x = 1,015,686.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,015,686.83/870.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,166.81

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