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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778.09, 1,167.10 and 339.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778.09, 1,167.10 and 339.34 is: 508.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778.09 : 1,167.10 = 339.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778.09/1,167.10 = 339.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778.09x = 1,167.10 × 339.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778.09x = 396,043.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,043.71/778.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.99

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