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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777.95, 1,167.16 and 367.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777.95, 1,167.16 and 367.13 is: 550.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777.95 : 1,167.16 = 367.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777.95/1,167.16 = 367.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777.95x = 1,167.16 × 367.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777.95x = 428,499.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,499.45/777.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.81

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