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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778.64, 1,167.80 and 345.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778.64, 1,167.80 and 345.52 is: 518.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778.64 : 1,167.80 = 345.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778.64/1,167.80 = 345.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778.64x = 1,167.80 × 345.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778.64x = 403,498.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,498.26/778.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.21

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