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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778.49, 1,166.06 and 367.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778.49, 1,166.06 and 367.01 is: 549.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778.49 : 1,166.06 = 367.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778.49/1,166.06 = 367.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778.49x = 1,166.06 × 367.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778.49x = 427,955.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,955.68/778.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.73

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