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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777.83, 1,167.12 and 344.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777.83, 1,167.12 and 344.93 is: 517.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777.83 : 1,167.12 = 344.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777.83/1,167.12 = 344.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777.83x = 1,167.12 × 344.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777.83x = 402,574.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,574.70/777.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.56

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