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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777.76, 1,167.16 and 291.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777.76, 1,167.16 and 291.20 is: 436.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777.76 : 1,167.16 = 291.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777.76/1,167.16 = 291.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777.76x = 1,167.16 × 291.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777.76x = 339,876.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,876.99/777.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.99

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