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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778.49, 1,167.78 and 506.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778.49, 1,167.78 and 506.32 is: 759.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778.49 : 1,167.78 = 506.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778.49/1,167.78 = 506.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778.49x = 1,167.78 × 506.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778.49x = 591,269.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591,269.35/778.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759.51

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