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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778.47, 1,167.22 and 367.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778.47, 1,167.22 and 367.80 is: 551.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778.47 : 1,167.22 = 367.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778.47/1,167.22 = 367.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778.47x = 1,167.22 × 367.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778.47x = 429,303.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,303.52/778.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.47

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