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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778.87, 1,166.62 and 367.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778.87, 1,166.62 and 367.39 is: 550.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778.87 : 1,166.62 = 367.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778.87/1,166.62 = 367.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778.87x = 1,166.62 × 367.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778.87x = 428,599.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,599.61/778.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.29

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