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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778.16, 1,166.90 and 291.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778.16, 1,166.90 and 291.22 is: 436.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778.16 : 1,166.90 = 291.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778.16/1,166.90 = 291.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778.16x = 1,166.90 × 291.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778.16x = 339,820.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,820.24/778.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.70

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