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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777.93, 1,167.50 and 291.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777.93, 1,167.50 and 291.12 is: 436.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777.93 : 1,167.50 = 291.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777.93/1,167.50 = 291.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777.93x = 1,167.50 × 291.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777.93x = 339,882.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,882.60/777.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.91

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