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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996.80, 1,493.16 and 779.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996.80, 1,493.16 and 779.36 is: 1,167.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996.80 : 1,493.16 = 779.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996.80/1,493.16 = 779.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996.80x = 1,493.16 × 779.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996.80x = 1,163,709.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,163,709.18/996.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,167.45

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