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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778.14, 1,167.29 and 367.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778.14, 1,167.29 and 367.17 is: 550.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778.14 : 1,167.29 = 367.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778.14/1,167.29 = 367.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778.14x = 1,167.29 × 367.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778.14x = 428,589.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,589.03/778.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.79

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