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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778.16, 1,167.76 and 561.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778.16, 1,167.76 and 561.92 is: 843.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778.16 : 1,167.76 = 561.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778.16/1,167.76 = 561.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778.16x = 1,167.76 × 561.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778.16x = 656,187.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 656,187.70/778.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 843.26

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