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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778.22, 1,167.33 and 265.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778.22, 1,167.33 and 265.22 is: 397.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778.22 : 1,167.33 = 265.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778.22/1,167.33 = 265.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778.22x = 1,167.33 × 265.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778.22x = 309,602.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,602.18/778.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.83

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