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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778.32, 1,167.75 and 519.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778.32, 1,167.75 and 519.36 is: 779.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778.32 : 1,167.75 = 519.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778.32/1,167.75 = 519.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778.32x = 1,167.75 × 519.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778.32x = 606,482.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 606,482.64/778.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 779.22

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