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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778, 1,167 and 393.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778, 1,167 and 393.25 is: 589.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778 : 1,167 = 393.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778/1,167 = 393.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778x = 1,167 × 393.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778x = 458,922.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,922.75/778
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589.88

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