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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778.48, 1,166.68 and 367.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778.48, 1,166.68 and 367.06 is: 550.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778.48 : 1,166.68 = 367.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778.48/1,166.68 = 367.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778.48x = 1,166.68 × 367.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778.48x = 428,241.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,241.56/778.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.10

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