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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778.73, 1,168.19 and 367.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778.73, 1,168.19 and 367.95 is: 551.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778.73 : 1,168.19 = 367.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778.73/1,168.19 = 367.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778.73x = 1,168.19 × 367.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778.73x = 429,835.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,835.51/778.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.97

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