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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778.87, 1,168.30 and 367.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778.87, 1,168.30 and 367.78 is: 551.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778.87 : 1,168.30 = 367.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778.87/1,168.30 = 367.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778.87x = 1,168.30 × 367.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778.87x = 429,677.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,677.37/778.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.67

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