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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777.78, 1,167.82 and 519.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777.78, 1,167.82 and 519.39 is: 779.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777.78 : 1,167.82 = 519.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777.78/1,167.82 = 519.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777.78x = 1,167.82 × 519.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777.78x = 606,554.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 606,554.03/777.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 779.85

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