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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777.84, 1,167.12 and 393

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777.84, 1,167.12 and 393 is: 589.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777.84 : 1,167.12 = 393 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777.84/1,167.12 = 393/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777.84x = 1,167.12 × 393
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777.84x = 458,678.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,678.16/777.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589.68

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