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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778.94, 1,167.87 and 367.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778.94, 1,167.87 and 367.73 is: 551.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778.94 : 1,167.87 = 367.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778.94/1,167.87 = 367.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778.94x = 1,167.87 × 367.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778.94x = 429,460.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,460.84/778.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.34

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