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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778.57, 1,167.41 and 449.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778.57, 1,167.41 and 449.44 is: 673.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778.57 : 1,167.41 = 449.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778.57/1,167.41 = 449.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778.57x = 1,167.41 × 449.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778.57x = 524,678.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,678.96/778.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673.90

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