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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778.65, 1,167.50 and 316.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778.65, 1,167.50 and 316.19 is: 474.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778.65 : 1,167.50 = 316.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778.65/1,167.50 = 316.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778.65x = 1,167.50 × 316.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778.65x = 369,144.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,144.41/778.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.08

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