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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777.90, 1,167.06 and 388.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777.90, 1,167.06 and 388.14 is: 582.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777.90 : 1,167.06 = 388.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777.90/1,167.06 = 388.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777.90x = 1,167.06 × 388.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777.90x = 452,984.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,984.13/777.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.31

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