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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982.80, 1,472.58 and 778.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982.80, 1,472.58 and 778.68 is: 1,166.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982.80 : 1,472.58 = 778.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982.80/1,472.58 = 778.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982.80x = 1,472.58 × 778.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982.80x = 1,146,668.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,146,668.59/982.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,166.74

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