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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778.34, 1,167.34 and 499.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778.34, 1,167.34 and 499.86 is: 749.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778.34 : 1,167.34 = 499.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778.34/1,167.34 = 499.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778.34x = 1,167.34 × 499.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778.34x = 583,506.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 583,506.57/778.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 749.68

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