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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778.52, 1,167.41 and 284.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778.52, 1,167.41 and 284.58 is: 426.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778.52 : 1,167.41 = 284.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778.52/1,167.41 = 284.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778.52x = 1,167.41 × 284.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778.52x = 332,221.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,221.54/778.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.73

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