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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778.84, 1,167.64 and 367.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778.84, 1,167.64 and 367.56 is: 551.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778.84 : 1,167.64 = 367.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778.84/1,167.64 = 367.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778.84x = 1,167.64 × 367.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778.84x = 429,176.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,176.84/778.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.05

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