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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778.17, 1,167.36 and 291.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778.17, 1,167.36 and 291.18 is: 436.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778.17 : 1,167.36 = 291.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778.17/1,167.36 = 291.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778.17x = 1,167.36 × 291.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778.17x = 339,911.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,911.88/778.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.81

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