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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778.94, 1,167.83 and 367.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778.94, 1,167.83 and 367.75 is: 551.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778.94 : 1,167.83 = 367.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778.94/1,167.83 = 367.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778.94x = 1,167.83 × 367.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778.94x = 429,469.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,469.48/778.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.35

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