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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778.12, 1,167.64 and 315.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778.12, 1,167.64 and 315.94 is: 474.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778.12 : 1,167.64 = 315.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778.12/1,167.64 = 315.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778.12x = 1,167.64 × 315.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778.12x = 368,904.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,904.18/778.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.10

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