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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875.04, 1,308.68 and 778.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875.04, 1,308.68 and 778.22 is: 1,163.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875.04 : 1,308.68 = 778.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875.04/1,308.68 = 778.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875.04x = 1,308.68 × 778.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875.04x = 1,018,440.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,018,440.95/875.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,163.88

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