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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778.85, 1,167.83 and 367.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778.85, 1,167.83 and 367.77 is: 551.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778.85 : 1,167.83 = 367.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778.85/1,167.83 = 367.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778.85x = 1,167.83 × 367.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778.85x = 429,492.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,492.84/778.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.44

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