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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778.23, 1,167.34 and 449.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778.23, 1,167.34 and 449.67 is: 674.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778.23 : 1,167.34 = 449.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778.23/1,167.34 = 449.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778.23x = 1,167.34 × 449.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778.23x = 524,917.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,917.78/778.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.50

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