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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778.08, 1,167.04 and 521.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778.08, 1,167.04 and 521.04 is: 781.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778.08 : 1,167.04 = 521.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778.08/1,167.04 = 521.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778.08x = 1,167.04 × 521.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778.08x = 608,074.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 608,074.52/778.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 781.51

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