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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778.20, 1,167.30 and 533.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778.20, 1,167.30 and 533.99 is: 800.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778.20 : 1,167.30 = 533.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778.20/1,167.30 = 533.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778.20x = 1,167.30 × 533.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778.20x = 623,320.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 623,320.69/778.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 800.98

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