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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777.78, 1,167.14 and 449.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777.78, 1,167.14 and 449.13 is: 673.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777.78 : 1,167.14 = 449.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777.78/1,167.14 = 449.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777.78x = 1,167.14 × 449.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777.78x = 524,197.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,197.59/777.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673.97

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