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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778.67, 1,167.73 and 316.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778.67, 1,167.73 and 316.34 is: 474.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778.67 : 1,167.73 = 316.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778.67/1,167.73 = 316.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778.67x = 1,167.73 × 316.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778.67x = 369,399.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,399.71/778.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.40

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