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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777.52, 1,167.09 and 344.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777.52, 1,167.09 and 344.98 is: 517.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777.52 : 1,167.09 = 344.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777.52/1,167.09 = 344.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777.52x = 1,167.09 × 344.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777.52x = 402,622.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,622.71/777.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.83

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