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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777.71, 1,167.05 and 291.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777.71, 1,167.05 and 291.11 is: 436.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777.71 : 1,167.05 = 291.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777.71/1,167.05 = 291.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777.71x = 1,167.05 × 291.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777.71x = 339,734.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,734.82/777.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.84

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