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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778.76, 1,167.60 and 547.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778.76, 1,167.60 and 547.88 is: 821.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778.76 : 1,167.60 = 547.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778.76/1,167.60 = 547.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778.76x = 1,167.60 × 547.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778.76x = 639,704.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 639,704.69/778.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 821.44

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