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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778.03, 1,167.04 and 315.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778.03, 1,167.04 and 315.81 is: 473.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778.03 : 1,167.04 = 315.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778.03/1,167.04 = 315.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778.03x = 1,167.04 × 315.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778.03x = 368,555.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,555.49/778.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.70

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