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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778.61, 1,167.90 and 367.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778.61, 1,167.90 and 367.94 is: 551.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778.61 : 1,167.90 = 367.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778.61/1,167.90 = 367.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778.61x = 1,167.90 × 367.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778.61x = 429,717.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,717.13/778.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.90

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