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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778.49, 1,167.01 and 265.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778.49, 1,167.01 and 265.13 is: 397.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778.49 : 1,167.01 = 265.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778.49/1,167.01 = 265.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778.49x = 1,167.01 × 265.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778.49x = 309,402.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,402.86/778.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.44

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