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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778.02, 1,167.44 and 316.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778.02, 1,167.44 and 316.14 is: 474.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778.02 : 1,167.44 = 316.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778.02/1,167.44 = 316.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778.02x = 1,167.44 × 316.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778.02x = 369,072.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,072.90/778.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.37

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