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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778.57, 1,167.98 and 285.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778.57, 1,167.98 and 285.03 is: 427.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778.57 : 1,167.98 = 285.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778.57/1,167.98 = 285.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778.57x = 1,167.98 × 285.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778.57x = 332,907.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,907.91/778.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.59

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