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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778.28, 1,167.33 and 315.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778.28, 1,167.33 and 315.59 is: 473.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778.28 : 1,167.33 = 315.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778.28/1,167.33 = 315.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778.28x = 1,167.33 × 315.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778.28x = 368,397.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,397.67/778.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.35

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