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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778.95, 1,167.51 and 340.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778.95, 1,167.51 and 340.07 is: 509.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778.95 : 1,167.51 = 340.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778.95/1,167.51 = 340.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778.95x = 1,167.51 × 340.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778.95x = 397,030.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,030.56/778.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.70

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