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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778.53, 1,167.41 and 316.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778.53, 1,167.41 and 316.22 is: 474.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778.53 : 1,167.41 = 316.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778.53/1,167.41 = 316.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778.53x = 1,167.41 × 316.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778.53x = 369,159.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,159.91/778.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.18

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