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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778.13, 1,167.16 and 291.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778.13, 1,167.16 and 291.14 is: 436.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778.13 : 1,167.16 = 291.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778.13/1,167.16 = 291.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778.13x = 1,167.16 × 291.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778.13x = 339,806.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,806.96/778.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.70

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