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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778.99, 1,166.81 and 367.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778.99, 1,166.81 and 367.51 is: 550.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778.99 : 1,166.81 = 367.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778.99/1,166.81 = 367.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778.99x = 1,166.81 × 367.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778.99x = 428,814.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,814.34/778.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.47

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