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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777.93, 1,167.12 and 345.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777.93, 1,167.12 and 345.18 is: 517.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777.93 : 1,167.12 = 345.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777.93/1,167.12 = 345.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777.93x = 1,167.12 × 345.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777.93x = 402,866.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,866.48/777.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.87

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