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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778.74, 1,167.80 and 356.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778.74, 1,167.80 and 356.53 is: 534.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778.74 : 1,167.80 = 356.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778.74/1,167.80 = 356.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778.74x = 1,167.80 × 356.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778.74x = 416,350.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,350.79/778.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.65

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