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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778.11, 1,167.53 and 345.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778.11, 1,167.53 and 345.21 is: 517.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778.11 : 1,167.53 = 345.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778.11/1,167.53 = 345.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778.11x = 1,167.53 × 345.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778.11x = 403,041.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,041.31/778.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.97

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