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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778.81, 1,167.43 and 505.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778.81, 1,167.43 and 505.08 is: 757.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778.81 : 1,167.43 = 505.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778.81/1,167.43 = 505.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778.81x = 1,167.43 × 505.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778.81x = 589,637.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 589,637.18/778.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 757.10

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