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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778.07, 1,167.56 and 345.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778.07, 1,167.56 and 345.22 is: 518.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778.07 : 1,167.56 = 345.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778.07/1,167.56 = 345.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778.07x = 1,167.56 × 345.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778.07x = 403,065.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,065.06/778.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.03

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