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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777.74, 1,167.04 and 291.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777.74, 1,167.04 and 291.13 is: 436.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777.74 : 1,167.04 = 291.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777.74/1,167.04 = 291.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777.74x = 1,167.04 × 291.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777.74x = 339,757.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,757.80/777.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.86

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