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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777.96, 1,167.58 and 393.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777.96, 1,167.58 and 393.32 is: 590.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777.96 : 1,167.58 = 393.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777.96/1,167.58 = 393.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777.96x = 1,167.58 × 393.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777.96x = 459,232.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,232.57/777.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.30

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