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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778.16, 1,167.71 and 345.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778.16, 1,167.71 and 345.35 is: 518.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778.16 : 1,167.71 = 345.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778.16/1,167.71 = 345.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778.16x = 1,167.71 × 345.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778.16x = 403,261.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,261.08/778.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.23

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