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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778.63, 1,167.27 and 345.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778.63, 1,167.27 and 345.64 is: 518.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778.63 : 1,167.27 = 345.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778.63/1,167.27 = 345.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778.63x = 1,167.27 × 345.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778.63x = 403,455.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,455.20/778.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.16

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