Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778, 1,167 and 436
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 778, 1,167 and 436 is: 654
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
778 : 1,167 = 436 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
778/1,167 = 436/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
778x = 1,167 × 436 - Step 4: Simplify right side
778x = 508,812 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 508,812/778 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 654
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