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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778.14, 1,166.84 and 367.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778.14, 1,166.84 and 367.63 is: 551.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778.14 : 1,166.84 = 367.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778.14/1,166.84 = 367.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778.14x = 1,166.84 × 367.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778.14x = 428,965.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,965.39/778.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.27

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