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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778.68, 1,167.36 and 367.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778.68, 1,167.36 and 367.59 is: 551.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778.68 : 1,167.36 = 367.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778.68/1,167.36 = 367.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778.68x = 1,167.36 × 367.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778.68x = 429,109.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,109.86/778.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.07

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