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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777.72, 1,166.76 and 291

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777.72, 1,166.76 and 291 is: 436.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777.72 : 1,166.76 = 291 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777.72/1,166.76 = 291/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777.72x = 1,166.76 × 291
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777.72x = 339,527.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,527.16/777.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.57

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