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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778.84, 1,167.45 and 316.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778.84, 1,167.45 and 316.44 is: 474.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778.84 : 1,167.45 = 316.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778.84/1,167.45 = 316.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778.84x = 1,167.45 × 316.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778.84x = 369,427.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,427.88/778.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.33

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