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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778.71, 1,167.16 and 339.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778.71, 1,167.16 and 339.80 is: 509.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778.71 : 1,167.16 = 339.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778.71/1,167.16 = 339.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778.71x = 1,167.16 × 339.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778.71x = 396,594.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,594.92/778.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.29

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