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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778.92, 1,168.46 and 367.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778.92, 1,168.46 and 367.98 is: 552.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778.92 : 1,168.46 = 367.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778.92/1,168.46 = 367.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778.92x = 1,168.46 × 367.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778.92x = 429,969.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,969.91/778.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.01

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