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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778.05, 1,165.86 and 367.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778.05, 1,165.86 and 367.11 is: 550.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778.05 : 1,165.86 = 367.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778.05/1,165.86 = 367.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778.05x = 1,165.86 × 367.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778.05x = 427,998.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,998.86/778.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.09

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