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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778.11, 1,166.71 and 291.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778.11, 1,166.71 and 291.20 is: 436.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778.11 : 1,166.71 = 291.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778.11/1,166.71 = 291.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778.11x = 1,166.71 × 291.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778.11x = 339,745.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,745.95/778.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.63

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