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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778.00, 1,167.12 and 264.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778.00, 1,167.12 and 264.88 is: 397.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778.00 : 1,167.12 = 264.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778.00/1,167.12 = 264.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778.00x = 1,167.12 × 264.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778.00x = 309,139.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,139.59/778.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.35

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