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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778.70, 1,167.84 and 367.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778.70, 1,167.84 and 367.73 is: 551.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778.70 : 1,167.84 = 367.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778.70/1,167.84 = 367.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778.70x = 1,167.84 × 367.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778.70x = 429,443.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,443.96/778.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.49

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