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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778.92, 1,167.35 and 367.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778.92, 1,167.35 and 367.49 is: 550.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778.92 : 1,167.35 = 367.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778.92/1,167.35 = 367.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778.92x = 1,167.35 × 367.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778.92x = 428,981.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,981.78/778.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.74

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