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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778.76, 1,167.18 and 393.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778.76, 1,167.18 and 393.80 is: 590.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778.76 : 1,167.18 = 393.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778.76/1,167.18 = 393.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778.76x = 1,167.18 × 393.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778.76x = 459,635.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,635.48/778.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.21

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